Full time

Childcare Solicitor

eNL

Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, AL6 9PB

£45000 - £60000 per annum

Posted: 16 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Ref: 61167445

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About the Role

This full-time position as a Childcare Solicitor, based in Hertfordshire, offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 dependent on experience. Joining a Legal 500 ranked Family Department, recognised by Chambers & Partners for Public Law, the successful lawyer will manage a personal caseload of public law children matters. Responsibilities include undertaking advocacy in care proceedings, supported by skilled colleagues and leading counsel. Applicants must possess a minimum of two years’ PQE. The firm provides excellent prospects for career progression alongside flexible working arrangements. This role suits a dedicated professional eager to handle complex, sensitive cases within a supportive legal setting.

CHILDCARE SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, £45,000 - £60,000 DOE, Hertfordshire– Join a Legal 500 ranked Family Department recognised by Chambers & Partners for Public Law, handling complex childcare cases with excellent advocacy support, career progression and flexible working. JOB REF: 5766
THE ROLE:
An established law firm is seeking a talented Childcare Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE to join its highly regarded Public Law Care Team. You will manage your own caseload of public law children matters and undertake advocacy in care proceedings, supported by an experienced team and an excellent network of leading counsel. Where court proceedings are necessary, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own advocacy, including hearings through to final hearing.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE in family law and Children Panel Accreditation is essential. You will have proven advocacy experience and the confidence to manage care proceedings from initial instruction through to conclusion. A strong understanding of Legal Aid work, including experience using the Legal Aid Agency portal, is required. You will have excellent organisational skills, be confident managing your own caseload.
THE PACKAGE:
The role offers 25 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, an employee assistance scheme, enhanced family policies, regular CPD and training, a clear career progression framework, performance based bonuses, discounted legal fees and excellent secretarial support. Flexible working is available after a three month office based probation period, with a minimum of three days per week in the office thereafter.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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