Solicitor
Childcare / Care Proceedings
West Yorkshire
£40,000 - £60,000

Childcare Solicitor

Ref: 1884| Posted: 23rd Apr 2025

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Child Care Solicitor to join a Legal 500 law firm based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is a permanent, full-time job with hybrid working. Other benefits include an annual bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance with the opportunity to buy and sell holidays and enhanced maternity / paternity leave.  

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Child Care Solicitor will be responsible for providing expert legal representation and advice in childcare law, managing a caseload of both public and private law matters, and advocating on behalf of clients in court. You will work closely with clients, social workers, and local authorities to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Person Specification 

Applications are sought from Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in dealing with all aspects of childcare matters. You will also have the following skills and attributes:

  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Strong advocacy skills with the ability to represent clients effectively in court
  • A compassionate, client-focused approach with excellent relationship-building skills
  • LAA Supervisor status is preferable but not essential

Benefits and Rewards

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Legal 500 Law firm based in West Yorkshire. Employee benefits on offer include:

  • 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, rising with service
  • Hybrid working options (2-3 days of remote working per week)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Perkbox membership
  • Wellness packages
  • Training and development
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity schemes

About the Company

This is a highly successful law firm with a reputation for being approachable and reliable. They are Lexcel accredited and recognised as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 and Chambers recognised. The law firm have over 12 locations employing over 120 qualified professional Solicitors / Lawyers and 250 overall employees.  

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Childcare Solicitor role in Bradford, please send your CV to Lucy Evans at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at lucy.evans@eventuslegal.com or phone 075727 60099.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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