Full job descriptionChildcare Solicitor/Legal Executive
Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid Working)
This specialist family focused law firm in Taunton is expanding and seeking a talented Childcare lawyer to join its growing team.

You will work within an award-winning family law–only practice with a strong reputation across Somerset, the South West and beyond. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and hybrid working options to include part time and/or compressed hours.
The role
*Manage your own caseload of children/childcare matters
*You will have dedicated paralegal support & join a highly experienced team of senior solicitors, newly qualified solicitors, trainees and paralegals.
*Represent parents, family members and children in all aspects of public law proceedings across courts predominately in the South West
*Representing children in R16.4 proceedings
*Private law children work is also available
What you’ll need
*To be a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in family/childcare law.
*Those already on the Childrens Panel are encouraged to apply, as are more junior lawyers looking to achieve panel membership (with the firms full support)
Benefits and rewards
*Highly competitive salary based on experience up to £75k
*Company pension scheme and annual performance bonus
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (office/home working, part time and compressed hours available). For existing panel members potential to only come into the Taunton office ocassionally (as well as attend local courts)
*25-30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and firm wide Christmas closure.
*Work within a supportive, specialist team that genuinely values work-life balance, enhanced through flexibility
Next steps
Click on "apply now" or contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion about this and other family/childcare solicitor vacancies across the South West.