Children Law Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Bridgend
Location: Bridgend (with hybrid working available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
A well established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Children Law Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its award winning Family Department. The firm has been advising individuals and families for over 80 years and is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Family Law practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, forward thinking team with a strong reputation for high quality work.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied children law caseload, including:
- Independently managing your own public and private children law matters
- Completing work efficiently and competently with minimal supervision
- Supervising junior colleagues and supporting their development
- Delivering a high quality service to clients and maintaining strong relationships
- Ensuring the department remains accessible and responsive to client needs
- Drafting content for legal updates and contributing to knowledge sharing
- Attending conferences, networking events and identifying business development opportunities
- Cross referring work across the wider Family and Private Client teams
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:
- Experience handling both public and private children law cases
- Ability to manage your own caseload confidently
- Experience and knowledge of legal aid systems (desirable)
- Advocacy experience (desirable)
- Strong commercial awareness and willingness to support marketing and BD activity
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
- A proactive, organised and client focused approach
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary
- Range of benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Regular staff wellbeing activities
- Company pension
- Paid sick leave
- Opportunities for growth and panel membership
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
All applications will be treated in confidence.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
