Childcare Solicitor

Tsr Legal; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking an experienced Children Panel Accredited Solicitor, or CILEx/FCILEx, to join its expanding Family team. You will manage a varied caseload, with a focus on public law children work, from initial instruction to conclusion, providing clear advice and effective representation.

The role offers autonomy within a supportive, experienced team and opportunities to develop expertise in care proceedings, domestic abuse matters, and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in public law children matters and care proceedings.
• Children Panel accreditation or FCILEx/CILEx preferred.
• Ability to manage matters independently and accurately.
• Confidence undertaking advocacy with strong client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family and children matters including care proceedings.
• Progress cases from instruction to conclusion with clear advice.
• Advocacy and representation in court.
• Handle wider family matters and disputes.

Skills

Public law children matters

Advocacy

Independent workload management

Client care

Communication

Job description

Children Panel Solicitor

TSR Legal is representing an established law firm, looking to expand its Family team with an experienced Children Panel Accredited Solicitor, CILEx or FCILEx.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Children specialist seeking a varied caseload, greater autonomy and the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of family and children matters, with a particular emphasis on public law children work. You will be responsible for progressing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, providing clear advice and effective representation to clients.

Your work will include:

• Care proceedings and pre-proceedings work
• Public law children matters
• Domestic abuse cases
• Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
• Wider family matters and disputes
• Advocacy and representation

About You

We are keen to hear from Children Panel Accredited Solicitors, CILEx or FCILEx professionals with 2+ years' PQE and the confidence to manage their own caseload.

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience in public law children matters and care proceedings
• Children Panel accreditation or relevant professional accreditation
• The ability to manage matters independently
• Confidence undertaking advocacy
• Excellent communication and client care skills

A following would be beneficial but is not essential. Candidates with the right technical experience and a genuine interest in developing their practice are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

You will be joining an established Family team offering a supportive working environment, quality work and the opportunity to take responsibility for your own matters.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Children lawyer looking for a role where they can utilise their expertise, develop their practice and make a meaningful contribution to the team.