Children Panel Solicitor

Tsr Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsr Legal in Birmingham is seeking a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor to join its Family team. You will take ownership of a varied caseload focusing on public law children work, delivering high-quality advice and representation from instruction through resolution.

With 2+ years PQE and Children Panel/FCILEx or CILEx accreditation, you will manage your own cases with minimal supervision and have opportunities to develop advocacy skills within a supportive, well-established practice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in children/public law
• Children Panel accreditation or FCILEx/CILEx
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of family and children matters with a focus on public law
• Provide high-quality advice and representation from instruction to conclusion
• Advocate and represent where appropriate for care proceedings and related cases
• Deliver excellent client care and clear, proactive communication

Skills

Public law children

Advocacy

Client care

Education

Children Panel Accredited Solicitor / FCILEx / CILEx

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.