Care Solicitor
Hot Job
- Work on a mix of local authority and legal aid cases, with full support to join the Children Panel if not already accredited.
- Be part of a highly respected team with strong leadership, excellent progression prospects, and a supportive environment.
- Enjoy a social and welcoming culture, with regular team lunches and a firm that genuinely values work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Care Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) to join a well-established, high-performing team that specialises in care and public law matters. You’ll manage a diverse caseload of care proceedings, legal aid work, and local authority cases, ensuring you have a steady flow of interesting and meaningful work.
With strong backing, continued growth, and a stable team environment, this is an ideal role for someone who wants to develop their career in care law within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.
Who We’re Looking For
- Essential: Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) with care and legal aid experience.
- Desirable: Experience in advocacy and a desire to join the Children Panel.
- Essential: Strong case-handling skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Personality Fit: A team player with a sense of humour, no ego, and a collaborative, down-to-earth approach.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary guided by market rates, with flexibility based on experience.
- Job security within a growing, highly respected firm with strong leadership.
- Progression opportunities – clear pathways to Children Panel accreditation and senior roles.
- Flexible, adult-led working environment with monthly team lunches.
- Supportive and social team culture, with many colleagues working together for over a decade.
Contact Mel Samson
If you’re a Care Solicitor looking for a stable, well-supported role with strong career development opportunities, contact Mel Samson at Realm Recruit. Email mel.samson@realmrecruit.com or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential discussion.
Key details
Salary
£36,000 - £46,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-39466-4
Specialist for family in the North West
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