Care Solicitor
- Join one of the largest, Legal 500-ranked family law teams in the country
- Support vulnerable families across complex public law and pre-proceedings matters
- Be part of a collaborative, friendly, and flexible team that values work-life balance
If you’re a Care Solicitor looking to join a truly supportive team within a nationally respected family law firm, this could be your next step.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the firm’s South Yorkshire offices, managing a public law caseload from start to finish and advocating for vulnerable clients at PLO meetings and in court.
You’ll benefit from real flexibility, an incredibly generous holiday allowance, and a team culture that prioritises support, wellbeing, and development.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (all levels considered, including NQs)
- Solid understanding of childcare law and public law proceedings
- Experience managing or assisting on own caseload of care matters
- Advocacy experience or willingness to develop
- Children Law Accreditation
- Team player who contributes to a collaborative working environment
- Friendly, compassionate approach with a passion for helping families
- Full-time preferred; 3 days/week possible for the right person
What you’ll be doing
- Running your own caseload of care and pre-proceedings cases
- Managing a range of complex child law matters, including child protection, fostering, and adoption
- Attending and representing clients at PLO meetings and in court
- Delivering outstanding client care and communication
- Participating in business development and sharing ideas with the wider team
- Supporting colleagues by stepping in to cover hearings or leave where needed
Salary & Benefits
- Salary tailored to individual experience
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Christmas closure not taken from holiday entitlement
- Flexible working, 2 work from home days considered depending on needs of the role
- Core hours 10–12 and 2–4, with clock-in/out flexibility
- Supportive, collaborative team with strong progression routes
- Pathways to Senior Solicitor, Head of Department, or Shareholder Director
You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive, and values-driven practice that genuinely supports its people, whether that’s through career progression, wellbeing initiatives, or day-to-day collaboration.
Contact Lucy Wickham
Call 03300 245 606 or email lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com to learn more or apply confidentially.
Key details
Salary
£30,000 - £55,000
Location
- South Yorkshire
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-49940
Specialist for family and care lawyers in Yorkshire.
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