Newly Qualified Care Solicitor

• Join a growing Care team where your work will make a genuine difference to children and families
• Extra holiday for your birthday, Life Admin Days and hybrid working after training
• Build your career in a supportive environment with advocacy opportunities from the outset

If you’re a newly qualified to 3 PQE Care Solicitor looking for more than just another caseload, this could be the perfect next step.

You’ll join a busy and expanding team handling public law children matters, working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to supporting your development.

The role offers plenty of advocacy, client contact and responsibility, whilst giving you the backing of a collaborative team that genuinely invests in its people.

Who we’re looking for

• NQ–3 PQE Solicitor with childcare law experience
• Experience representing parents or children in care proceedings and PLO matters
• Ability to manage your own caseload and pick up matters at different stages
• Strong advocacy skills
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Understanding of legal aid eligibility and funding (Desired)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, proactive and team-focused approach 

What you’ll be doing

• Representing parents and children in public law care proceedings
• Advising clients throughout the PLO process
• Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings
• Managing your own caseload from instruction to conclusion
• Delivering high standards of client care
• Supporting business development and team growth initiatives
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the department

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working available following training period
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
• Birthday day off
• Two Life Admin half-days each year
• Health scheme
• Two non-contractual bonuses per year
• Pension scheme
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Contact Lucy Wickham

📩 lucy.wickham@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606