Full time

Family Solicitor - Children Law

eNL

London, EC4R 3TN

£45000 - £60000 per annum

Posted: 06 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Closing date: 05 November 2026

Ref: 61072853

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About the Role

This full-time position as a Family Solicitor - Children Law sits within a leading, nationally recognised department based in London. The successful solicitor, with three or more years' post-qualification experience, will manage a varied caseload covering public and private children matters plus domestic abuse work. Responsibilities include representing both legally aided and privately funded clients, undertaking personal advocacy, and supporting colleagues with court appearances. Staying current with legal developments is essential. Key skills required are strong advocacy, case management, and client care abilities. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience.

Family Solicitor- Children Law, 3+ PQE, circa £45,000 - £60,000 DOE London – Leading nationally recognised Family Department offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children Law Solicitor to develop their career within a highly regarded team. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. Job ref: 5581
THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload of public and private children matters, as well as domestic abuse work, acting for both legally aided and privately funded clients.
You will undertake advocacy on your own cases and provide advocacy support for colleagues where required. The role will also involve keeping up to date with legal developments, particularly within your specialist area, and ensuring that departmental practices and procedures comply with Legal Aid Agency, Lexcel and firm standards.
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ PQE and solid experience in Children Law, with the ability to undertake a mix of public and private children and domestic abuse work. Advocacy experience, preferably at all levels of court, is essential.
You will have experience working within the Legal Aid Agency’s CCMS system and contract requirements, together with excellent communication, problem solving and legal research skills. The ability to prioritise effectively, work under pressure and meet targets is essential.
THE FIRM:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading law firm with a nationally recognised Family Department and an established team of enthusiastic professionals who are committed to developing the department and its client base.
THE PACKAGE:
The role offers 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 28 days after three years and 30 days after five years, plus a birthday day off, bonus scheme, career development programme, Cycle to Work scheme, Health Cashback Plan, long-service awards and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
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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