Supervisinig Solicitor
2 days ago
Watford
Supervising Solicitor – Children Law Salary: £50-75K + Bonus + Progression Legal Recruitment Opportunity A highly regarded and progressive law firm with a strong reputation in family and publicly funded work is seeking a Supervising Solicitor to join its Children Department in a senior capacity. This is a key leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, offering the opportunity to combine high-quality casework with supervision, mentoring, and strategic input into the department’s ongoing growth. The Role You will manage a complex caseload of children matters while playing a pivotal role in supervising and developing junior team members. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a varied caseload of children law matters, including private children cases and domestic abuse, • Providing strategic oversight and guidance on complex cases, • Representing clients at hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate, • Attending client meetings, conferences, and court hearings, advising on case strategy, • Drafting and overseeing key legal documents (C100s, C1As, witness statements, etc.), • Supervising preparation of court bundles and liaising with counsel, • Overseeing Legal Aid applications, amendments, and billing via CCMS, • Ensuring compliance with file management, billing, and regulatory requirements, • Conducting legal research to support case progression, • Delivering high standards of client care, particularly for vulnerable clients Leadership & Supervision • Supervising solicitors, trainees, and paralegals in line with Legal Aid requirements, • Supporting development of advocacy, case management, and client care skills, • Delegating work effectively and monitoring quality, • Conducting file reviews and providing structured feedback, • Supporting training, mentoring, and internal development initiatives, • Contributing to best practice, processes, and departmental improvements, • Promoting a collaborative and inclusive team culture About You • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, • Significant experience in Children Law, including private children and domestic abuse matters, • Strong background in Legal Aid work and CCMS, • Meets (or is working towards) Legal Aid supervisory requirements, • Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior staff, • Strong advocacy, organisational, and case management skills, • Confident handling complex and sensitive matters The Opportunity • Senior role with genuine influence over departmental direction, • High-quality, meaningful work supporting children and families, • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture, • Clear progression pathway within a growing practice, • Competitive salary, bonus structure, and long-term career prospects This role is ideal for an experienced Children Law Solicitor looking to step into (or continue in) a supervisory position, combining technical expertise with leadership in a firm that is committed to excellence, empathy, and professional development. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch. GD1485