Childcare Solicitor

TSR Legal; Nechells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor to join its Family team, taking ownership of a varied caseload with a focus on public law children work. You will manage cases from instruction to conclusion, provide high-quality advice and advocacy where appropriate, and benefit from a supportive environment to advance your career.

Candidates with 2+ years PQE, Children Panel or FCILEx/CILEx accreditation are encouraged to apply; experience in care proceedings and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public law children and care proceedings.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Advocacy experience and courtroom confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of family and children matters, focusing on public law.
• Take cases from instruction through to conclusion with high-quality advice.
• Provide advocacy and representation where appropriate.
• Assist in developing the child law practice within the firm.

Skills

Public law experience

Advocacy

Client care

Education

2+ years PQE in family/public law

Children Panel accreditation (CILEx/FCILEx)

Job description

Children Panel Solicitor

A well-established, Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised law firm is looking to strengthen its Family team with an experienced Children Panel Accredited Solicitor, FCILEx or CILEx.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Children specialist looking to take ownership of a varied caseload within a supportive and established team, with genuine scope to develop your career and build your own work.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of family and children matters, with a particular focus on public law children work. You will have the opportunity to take cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, providing high-quality advice and representation throughout.

Your work is likely to include:

• Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
• Domestic abuse matters
• Care proceedings and PLO matters
  
• Wider family matters, including cohabitation and disputes between unmarried couples
• Advocacy and representation where appropriate

About you

We are keen to hear from Children Panel Accredited Solicitors, CILEx or FCILEx professionals with 2+ years' PQE who are confident managing their own caseload and are passionate about children law.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience in public law children and care proceedings
• Children Panel or relevant Law Society accreditation
• The ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Confidence undertaking your own advocacy
• Excellent client care and communication skills

A following would be advantageous, although candidates with the right experience and ambition are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

Joining an established and recognised practice, you will benefit from a supportive environment where you can continue to develop your expertise, take ownership of your work and play an important role within the wider Family team.

If you are an experienced Children lawyer looking for a role offering quality work, autonomy and long-term career development, this could be an excellent opportunity to explore.

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