Family Solicitor
Make a real impact in family law with a supportive, specialist team. Join a well-established firm and work on complex, meaningful cases while enjoying flexibility and professional development. As a Family Solicitor in their Staines-Upon-Thames office, you'll be part of an experienced care team handling public law children matters from pre-proceedings to care proceedings. You'll work on challenging cases involving non-accidental injuries, rare medical conditions, sexual abuse and neglect, and you'll undertake your own advocacy where appropriate. This hybrid role offers a minimum of two office days per week, with remote working to support work-life balance.
Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing public law children cases from start to finish, including PLO and care proceedings.
• Conducting advocacy in local courts (Guildford, Staines, West London) and covering hearings for colleagues when needed.
• Advising on complex matters such as emergency protection orders, care orders, and special guardianship orders.
• Supporting business development through networking and marketing in the local area.

We're looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in family law, ideally public law children matters.
• Advocacy skills and willingness to attend hearings.
• Ability to manage complex, sensitive cases with professionalism and empathy.
• Law Society Children Panel membership (or willingness to work towards accreditation).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

What's in it for you:

• Salary: £40,000 per annum.
• Location: Staines-Upon-Thames (hybrid working model).
• Permanent, full-time role.
• 28 days annual leave plus 10 days paid sick leave.
• Practising Certificate renewal paid.
• Law Society Children Panel Accreditation and re-accreditation fees covered.
• Pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, paid eye tests.
• Access to CPD training, electronic library, and IT for remote working.
• Supportive, friendly environment with genuine career development opportunities.

Apply now for this Family Solicitor role
For more information or to apply, please submit a CV, or call 07909400604 for a confidential discussion