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Senior Family Solicitor - Child Law - Legal Aid - Top Legal 500

£50k - £80k per annum
Senior Family Solicitor - Children Law | Legal Aid Location: Manchester / Highly Flexible Hybrid Working - Remote / Part-time Considered Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 DOE PQE: Senior Solicitor / Experienced Family Lawyer

Senior Family Solicitor | Children Law | Legal Aid | Legal 500 Tier 1 An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Family Solicitor specialising in Children Law to join a highly regarded Legal 500 Tier 1 Family Law team .

The firm has an excellent reputation for complex Family Law work and offers an unusually flexible approach to working arrangements , making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced solicitor looking for quality work without sacrificing work-life balance.

The Role You will handle a varied caseload of Legal Aid Children Law matters , including:

  • Public and private Children Act proceedings
  • Care proceedings
  • Child Arrangements Orders
  • Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue Orders
  • Special Guardianship Orders
  • Parental Responsibility matters
  • Cases involving domestic abuse and safeguarding
  • Urgent and complex children matters
You will manage your own caseload, advise clients, prepare cases for hearings and work alongside other professionals including Cafcass, local authorities and counsel

About You The ideal candidate will be an experienced Children Law / Family Solicitor with:

  • Strong experience in Legal Aid Family Law .
  • Experience handling public and/or private Children Law matters.
  • Excellent technical, drafting and case management skills.
  • Strong client care and communication abilities.
  • The confidence to manage complex cases with autonomy.
  • A genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
Why Join?

  • £50,000 - £80,000 salary , depending on experience.
  • Highly flexible working arrangements .
  • Hybrid and remote working options.
  • Genuine work-life balance.
  • Join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Family Law team .
  • High-quality and complex Children Law work.
  • Excellent training and career development.
  • Supportive, collaborative and family-friendly culture.
  • Opportunity to work alongside recognised Family Law specialists.
Apply Now If you are a Senior Family Solicitor, Children Law Solicitor, Legal Aid Family Solicitor or Children Law Specialist looking for a high-quality role with genuine flexibility, this is an excellent opportunity.

Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 DOE + highly flexible working.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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