Child Care Solicitor
Our client is recruiting for a Children Panel Accredited Child Care Solicitor to join their team in Hounslow, London. This is a senior fee-earning role for an experienced public law practitioner seeking high-quality work, advocacy responsibility, and the opportunity to supervise junior colleagues within a well-established department.The RoleYou will manage a varied and complex Child Care caseload while contributing to the continued strength and development of the team. The role involves both hands-on casework and support/supervision of junior solicitors and caseworkers where appropriate.The successful candidate will provide expert advice to parents, grandparents, extended family members and children (directly or via their CAFCASS-appointed Guardian), ensuring exceptional client care in often sensitive and high-pressure matters.Key Responsibilities• Managing a full caseload of public law children matters, including:• Overseeing Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures• Preparing court bundles and instructing counsel• Undertaking own advocacy where required• Drafting witness statements and evidential documentation• Supervising and supporting junior team members• Contributing to business development and maintaining professional networks• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Legal Aid requirementsThe Candidate• Law Society Children Panel Accredited Solicitor (essential)• Strong experience in public law children matters• Confident managing complex caseloads independently• Exp
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