Childcare Solicitor

Childcare Solicitor

Experience:

NQ-6 Years' PQE)

Location:

Birmingham

Contract:

Permanent, full-time (flexible working available)

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Birmingham is seeking to recruit a Childcare Solicitor to join its well-established and specialist family and care team. This opportunity is open to newly qualified solicitors through to those with up to 6 years' PQE.

The team has an excellent reputation for representing local authorities, parents, guardians, and other parties in public law children matters, and is known for its supportive culture, high-quality work, and commitment to social justice.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including:

Care proceedings
Supervision and placement orders
Interim applications
Advocacy (depending on experience)
Working closely with clients, social workers, and other professionals
The level of responsibility will be tailored to your experience, with structured supervision and development support available at all levels.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience in childcare/public law children work (or strong training seat exposure for NQs)
Comfortable handling sensitive and emotionally complex cases
Strong advocacy, communication, and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to child welfare and public law work

What's on Offer

High-quality childcare work within a respected specialist team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Clear progression and development pathways
Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a childcare solicitor looking to build or continue a career in a firm that genuinely invests in its people and the work they do. If it's of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat