Childcare Solicitor

Childcare Solicitor/Legal Executive

Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid Working)

Our specialist family focused law firm in Taunton is expanding and seeks a talented Childcare Lawyer to join the growing team

Work within an award winning family law–only practice with a strong reputation across Somerset, the South West and beyond

Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits package and hybrid working options to include part time and/or compressed hours

The role – what you’ll be doing will include

• Manage your own caseload of children/childcare matters
• You will have dedicated paralegal support & join a highly experienced team of senior Solicitors, Newly Qualified Solicitors, Trainees and Paralegals
• Represent parents, family members and children in all aspects of public law proceedings across courts predominately in the South West
• Representing children in R16.4 proceedings
• Private law children work is also available

What you’ll need

• To be a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in family/childcare law
• Those already on the Childrens Panel are encouraged to apply, as are more junior lawyers looking to achieve panel membership (with the firms full support)

Benefits and rewards

• Highly competitive salary based on experience up to £75k
• Company pension scheme and annual performance bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (office/home working, part time and compressed hours available). For existing panel members potential to only come into the Taunton office occasionally (as well as attend local courts)
• 25-30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and firm wide Christmas closure.
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Work within a supportive, specialist team that genuinely values work-life balance, enhanced through flexibility

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