Experienced Family Solicitor

About the role

Our client is seeking an Experienced Family Solicitor to join their Care Department in Bromsgrove. This senior position involves handling complex children law proceedings, providing high‑level advocacy, and managing a diverse caseload while working closely with senior colleagues and supporting junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level advocacy in complex care proceedings.
• Manage a personal caseload, meeting tight deadlines and prioritising work effectively.
• Handle both public and private children law cases, including intricate care matters.
• Maintain strong client‑facing relationships with a professional, friendly, and reassuring approach.
• Collaborate with the team, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, policies, and internal systems.
• Contribute to the development of best‑practice procedures within the department.
• Support junior colleagues and share expertise as required.
• Work towards continuous improvement in case handling and service delivery.

Required profile

• 5+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in children law.
• Law Society Children Law Accreditation or demonstrable progress towards it, meeting LAA supervisor requirements.
• Proven experience handling both public and private children law proceedings, including complex care cases.
• Excellent advocacy and client‑facing abilities with a professional, friendly manner.
• Ability to manage a caseload, meet tight deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team.

Required skills

What we offer

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Parking
• Company pension