Children Panel Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Children Panel Solicitor with over 3 years PQE. The role involves handling childcare work, undertaking advocacy, and working in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have strong advocacy skills and proficiency in IT. This firm offers competitive salaries, generous leave, and ongoing training in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training and career development

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for publicly funded work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Encourage development in team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of childcare work.
• Perform advocacy in court.
• Advise on public law and child protection matters.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

IT proficiency

Excellent client care skills

Education

3+ years PQE as a Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Are you a 3-year PQE+ Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a new opportunity with a leading Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked Firm? The firm offer hybrid working, generous annual leave which increases with service and excellent ongoing training and career development.

Our client is seeking a Children Panel Lawyer to join their recently merged offices Childcare Department. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for publicly funded work along with strong advocacy skills and will be working with a number of members of the Law Society Children's Panel and Family Panel Resolution accredited specialists.

The team represent parents, guardians, children, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers and advise on all matters of child care law. Hybrid working opportunities will be available, the firm is paperless so IT proficiency is imperative.

Responsibilities

• A Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE
• Undertake all aspects of childcare work
• Undertake advocacy
• Undertake a variety of work including public law, child protection, SGO and adoption matters
• Advising and assisting other team members and encouraging development
• Confidence to work independently as well as in a team and to prioritise workloads accordingly
• Excellent client care skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Generous annual leave (25 days + bank holidays and office closure over Christmas/New Year), increasing with service
• Hybrid working opportunities
• A friendly working environment supported by modern IT infrastructure
• Ongoing training and career development within a nationally respected firm

The Firm

With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement.

In exchange, the Firm provides a competitive salary and benefits package, with a positive and supportive work environment in a team that takes pride in internal promotions.

How to Apply

If you're a Children Panel Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36838.