Childcare Solicitor
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Childcare Solicitor – Leeds
A highly regarded, multi-office law firm with an outstanding reputation in childcare and family law is seeking a Newly Qualified (NQ) Solicitor to join its established Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career within a respected department that offers high-quality work, structured development and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
You will become part of a collaborative and supportive Family & Childcare Law team, assisting on a varied caseload of Care Proceedings and other public law children matters. From day one, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working on cases that make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
The firm is recognised for its commitment to employee development and wellbeing, offering comprehensive training, strong mentorship and a flexible approach to working, including hybrid and remote options.
Applications are welcomed from recently qualified Solicitors with a genuine interest in childcare and public law family work. Previous experience in family law or legal aid during your training contract would be advantageous, although enthusiastic newly qualified candidates with a passion for this area of law are encouraged to apply.
What’s on offer?
- Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off and a £50 voucher after 5 years’ service
- Staff referral bonus scheme
- Corporate discounts across a range of retailers and services
- Fully funded summer and Christmas social events
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working arrangements
- Structured training and ongoing career development
- A supportive team environment with strong mentoring
- Exposure to complex and meaningful childcare matters
This is a fantastic opportunity for an NQ Solicitor looking to build a rewarding long-term career in childcare law within a progressive and well-respected firm.
To apply, please submit your CV via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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⭐ Highlight any Care Proceedings or public law children experience from your training contract seats at the top of your CV — the advert explicitly references these as the core caseload.
📊 Quantify your legal experience where possible: "Assisted on 15+ Care Proceedings matters across 2 training seats, attending 8 Family Court hearings".
🎯 Mention any Legal Aid Agency exposure or legal aid billing knowledge, as the advert flags legal aid experience during training as advantageous.
🌐 Reference your hybrid/remote working capability and any experience managing a caseload independently, as the firm emphasises flexible working and structured autonomy for NQ solicitors.
🤝 Include a brief personal statement referencing your genuine commitment to childcare and public law — the advert stresses "passion for this area of law" as a key differentiator for NQ applicants.
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- •Assisted on 18 Care Proceedings matters during family law training seat, attending 11 Family Court hearings and drafting position statements for 4 Issues Resolution Hearings.
- •Managed a supervised caseload of 22 public law children files under the PLO framework, ensuring all Legal Aid Agency billing submissions were completed within 5-day turnaround targets.
- •Researched and drafted a threshold criteria advice note under s.31 Children Act 1989 for a contested Interim Care Order application, contributing to a successful outcome at a 2-day contested hearing.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
G2 Legal's search for an NQ Childcare Solicitor to join the Leeds team is precisely the opportunity I have been working towards. Having developed a strong grounding in Care Proceedings and public law children matters during my training contract, I am drawn to this role for its focus on high-quality, legally aided work that directly impacts the lives of children and families.
My background in family law includes assisting on s.31 threshold applications, drafting position statements for Family Court hearings, and supporting clients through the PLO pre-proceedings process. I completed a dedicated family law seat where I managed a caseload of 20 active matters under supervision, attending 10 hearings across the Family Court. I am confident in Legal Aid Agency billing requirements and understand the importance of accurate file management in a legally aided practice.
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Technische
- ›What is the Public Law Outline (PLO) and how does it structure Care Proceedings from pre-proceedings through to final hearing?
- ›How does the Legal Aid Agency fund Care Proceedings, and what are the key billing and reporting obligations on the firm?
- ›What are the threshold criteria under s.31 of the Children Act 1989, and how would you advise a client facing an Interim Care Order application?
- ›Can you explain the difference between a Care Order, a Supervision Order and a Special Guardianship Order, and when each might be sought?
- ›How would you approach drafting a position statement for a parent respondent at an Issues Resolution Hearing in Care Proceedings?
Verhaltensbezogene
- ›Tell me about a time you managed a complex or emotionally challenging matter during your training contract — how did you support the client while maintaining professional boundaries?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to absorb a large volume of new information quickly to assist on a case. How did you organise yourself?
- ›Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with a supervisor or colleague to achieve a positive outcome for a client.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified an issue in a case before it escalated. What steps did you take?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to communicate difficult news to a client. How did you approach the conversation?
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Tell me about a time you managed a complex or emotionally challenging matter during your training contract — how did you support the client while maintaining professional boundaries?
Describe a situation where you had to absorb a large volume of new information quickly to assist on a case. How did you organise yourself?