Our client is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their growing team in London.
This role will involve representing parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners, and children in a wide range of publicly funded child care matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services, supporting vulnerable clients, and contributing to the ongoing development of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a varied caseload of child care matters including Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption Orders, and Child Arrangement Orders
• Handle Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures
• Represent parents, grandparents, family members, and children directly or through CAFCASS-appointed Guardians
• Defend allegations involving injury, abuse, or neglect
• Prepare court bundles, witness statements, and supporting documentation
• Attend conferences,...