Care Solicitor

• 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.