Childcare Solicitor

Job DescriptionThe Role Childcare Solicitor Bedfordshire Salary up to 60,000 + BonusSuperb opportunity to join a modern and forward-thinking law firm that offers specialist legal advice across family matters, wealth or asset preservation and inheritance planning.Due to expansion in the public law department, the team are now looking for a Childcare Solicitor with at least three years PQE to help grow their leading children team.The caseload will be varied with matters such as; Parent work, Care proceedings, Deprivation of Liberty applications, Secure Order applications, Special Guardianship Orders, and Adoption.The exact work will be allocated to the candidate which they prefer, for example parent or guardian work.Law Society Children Law Accreditation is an advantage, but not essential.The candidate should have a proven track record in this area of law and experience of working within a care team.The CandidateExperienced Childcare Solicitor with 4-5 PQE that's ideally on the children panel Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and manage a varied caseloadExperience of running their own caseloadUndertake own advocacyExcellent organisation and time-management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProfessional and effective communication with team members and contactsThe Benefits & How to Apply25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shut downHybrid workingBonus Scheme - 10% over anything you bill over targetParkingPensionModern case management system and IT systemsApply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.Contact Tom Brown Retained ConsultantDirect Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132Email: [email protected] About William James RecruitmentWilliam James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Created: 2025-10-10