Newly Qualified Solicitor – Private Children Law

Is private children law the area of family law that genuinely motivates you?

Do you believe that helping families navigate difficult decisions and achieve the best outcomes for children is some of the most rewarding work a lawyer can do?

And are you looking for a firm where you'll be supported, encouraged and trusted as you begin building your career as a specialist children lawyer?

If you've discovered a genuine passion for private children law and are excited about developing your skills within a growing specialist team, we'd love to hear from you.

Who Are We?

Fullers Family Law is a growing, values-driven firm known for doing things properly, caring deeply about our clients, leading with confidence, and working together to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The work we do matters. Families often come to us during some of the most challenging periods of their lives, and our Private Children Team supports families through issues that can have a lasting impact on a child's future.

We're proud to be an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to helping our people grow, thrive and feel genuinely supported throughout their careers.

At Fullers, your development isn't an afterthought. It's a priority.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Newly Qualified Solicitor within our specialist Private Children Team, you'll focus on private children law matters, supporting clients through a range of cases involving:

• Child Arrangements Orders
• Prohibited Steps Orders
• Specific Issue Orders
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Relocation Applications
• Non-Molestation Orders
• Occupation Orders

Working alongside experienced specialist lawyers, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of case preparation and progression, including:

• Court applications and hearing preparation
• Witness statements, position statements and case summaries
• Preparing hearing bundles and supporting court proceedings
• Client meetings and ongoing client care
• Safeguarding considerations and working alongside CAFCASS where appropriate
• Developing your advocacy skills and confidence within the court process

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in an area of law that genuinely changes lives.

What We're Looking For

Technical ability is important, but attitude, empathy and potential matter just as much. We're keen to recruit someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, eager to learn and excited by the opportunity to develop their own caseload, advocacy skills and expertise within a growing specialist Children Team.

Essential

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are a Newly Qualified Solicitor
• Have gained experience in private children law matters during your training contract or equivalent experience
• Have a good understanding of the Children Act 1989 and Family Law Act 1996
• Understand the important role of safeguarding and CAFCASS within private law proceedings
• Have experience assisting with court applications, witness statements, position statements, case summaries and hearing bundles
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Build rapport easily and communicate with warmth, empathy and professionalism
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital systems.

Desirable

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Exposure to domestic abuse matters and emergency injunction applications
• Attended court hearings and conferences with counsel
• Experience managing their own files, or meaningful exposure to file management and progressing matters under supervision

Why Join Fullers?

In return, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary up to £46,000 dependent on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• High-quality supervision, mentoring and support from experienced specialist children lawyers.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Most importantly, you'll join a team where your contribution is recognised and valued, and where you can take pride in the difference you make every day.

Looking to Apply?

Prefer a chat first? Call our recruitment team on 01234 343134. We're always happy to talk things through.

We understand that applying for a new role can feel daunting. That's why we review every application with care and honesty, keeping you informed throughout the process so you can decide whether Fullers feels right for you, just as much as we decide whether you're right for us.

Closing date: 09 October 2026