Childcare Solicitor, Children Panel

Connect Legal Partners; United Kingdom; Remoto; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Connect Legal Partners is seeking an experienced solicitor to join our large childcare team, covering care proceedings, emergency protection orders, special guardianship and adoption, and private law applications across England. You will provide clear, practical advice and support to young clients through difficult cases, including representation of competent children.

Requirements: 5+ years PQE in childcare, Children Panel accreditation or working towards it, strong advocacy, and a calm,

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years PQE in childcare work.
• Children Panel accreditation or working towards it.
• Strong advocacy experience.
• Calm, practical and caring approach.
• Guardian following welcome but not essential.

Mansioni

• Handle care proceedings, emergency protection orders, and related private law applications.
• Represent children directly, including rule 16.4 instructions and separate representation of competent children.
• Provide clear, practical advice and support to young clients through difficult cases.

Conoscenze

Advocacy experience

Calm, caring approach

Formazione

PQE 5+ years childcare

Children Panel accreditation or in progress

Descrizione del lavoro

The firm

A well established regional law firm acting for businesses and private clients across a wide range of legal work.

The role

You will join a large and established childcare team acting for children across England. Work covers care proceedings, emergency protection orders, special guardianship and adoption, private law applications, rule 16.4 instructions and separate representation of competent children. You will give clear, practical advice and support to young clients through difficult cases.

What you will need

5 years PQE or more in childcare work.

Children Panel accreditation, or working towards it.

Strong advocacy experience.

A calm, practical and caring approach.

An existing guardian following is welcome but not essential.

The role is subject to a DBS check.

What is on offer

A steady flow of meaningful public law children work in a supportive specialist team. Salary and package to be discussed.