Childcare Solicitor (Childrens Panel)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a busy team handling publicly funded childcare work. The role requires a Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE and Children’s Panel accreditation to represent parents and children in public law proceedings.

You will manage a varied caseload, deliver practical client-focused advice, and work closely with colleagues to achieve strong outcomes for vulnerable clients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solicitors with 5+ years’ PQE based in Birmingham and accredited to the Law Society’s Children Panel.
• Experience representing parents and/or children in public law proceedings.
• Strong advocacy and case-management skills in a demanding caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of childcare matters, including care proceedings and emergency protection orders.
• Represent clients throughout proceedings and prepare cases for court hearings while working with counsel and social workers.

Skills

Childcare law

Advocacy

Case management

Job description

Childcare Solicitor – Children’s Panel - Birmingham - 5+ Years’ PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a well-established law firm based in Birmingham.

The firm is looking to recruit a Children’s Panel accredited Solicitor with a strong background in publicly funded childcare work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to join a busy team and handle a varied caseload of complex and rewarding children matters.

The successful candidate will have experience representing parents and/or children in public law proceedings, together with the ability to manage cases independently and provide sensitive, practical advice to clients facing challenging circumstances.

THE ROLE:

You will handle a varied caseload of childcare matters, including care proceedings, emergency protection orders, supervision orders and other public law children matters. You will represent clients throughout proceedings, prepare cases for court hearings and work closely with counsel, social workers and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are invited from Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE who are based in Birmingham and are accredited members of the Law Society’s Children Panel.

You will have strong experience in publicly funded childcare work, excellent advocacy and case management skills, and the ability to manage a demanding caseload while maintaining a high standard of client care.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Children’s Panel Solicitor to join an established Birmingham practice and continue to develop their expertise within a supportive and busy team.

CANDIDATE CARE:

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that advertised PQE and salary levels are intended as a guide only.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:

At eNL, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.