Children Panel Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 3 years PQE to join their dynamic Childcare Department. This role involves a variety of childcare law matters, including public law and adoption, while working alongside accredited specialists. With a commitment to a paperless environment, IT proficiency is essential. The firm offers hybrid working, a supportive culture, and a competitive salary package, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a nurturing and progressive setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Internal promotions

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE.
• Strong advocacy and client care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of childcare work including public law and child protection.
• Advise and assist team members, promoting development and teamwork.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client care skills

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Children Panel membership

3+ years PQE

Job description

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?

Our client is seeking a Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive to join there recently merged offices Childcare Department. You will demonstrate a with 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.

What will be expected from you?

• 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

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 takes pride in internal promotions.

Vacancy Reference number: 36840

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