Family Solicitor - Public Law Care -Swansea
15 hours ago
Swansea
Overview As a Family Solicitor in Swansea, you will handle public law care matters within a supportive, growing team. You’ll manage a caseload involving care proceedings and children act issues, engaging with CAFCASS, local authorities, and counsel to deliver effective advocacy. The role offers meaningful work with vulnerable clients and opportunities to develop your advocacy, regulatory compliance, and professional growth. You will work in a hybrid setup and contribute to a collaborative department focused on complex children-law matters. This is your chance to shape outcomes in a respected regional practice and progress within the team. Pay / Benefits25 days annual leave + bank holidaysholiday buy and sell schemegym membership contributionsflexible working considerationscareer development and progression opportunitiesrewards and wellbeing scheme ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of public law children matters for various partiesHandle care proceedings, Children Act issues, and related hearingsManage case hearings, interim applications, and contested final hearingsAdvise on child protection, local authority intervention, and threshold issuesDraft statements, position statements, and bundlesConduct advocacy in the Family CourtCollaborate with counsel, CAFCASS, local authorities and professionalsEnsure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and regulatory standards Key requirementsMinimum 2 years PQE in Family LawStrong experience in public law care work and Legal Aid mattersKnowledge of private family work (divorce/finance) beneficialExperience supervising or willingness to superviseExcellent communication and professional handling of sensitive mattersStrong organisational skills and attention to detailPanel membership (Children or Family) advantageousexcellent communicationprofessional handling of sensitive mattersstrong organisational skillspublic law care experienceLegal Aid mattersdrafting statements and position statements