Children Panel Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Children Panel Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join a dynamic firm. This role includes handling child care work, advocating in court, and supporting team members. The firm offers hybrid working, profit sharing, healthcare, and a commitment to professional development. If you have a following of work, this opportunity for growth in a supportive environment is ideal.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Profit sharing through bonuses

Healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Supportive supervision

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as a Children Panel Solicitor.
• Experience in public law and child protection cases.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of child care work including SGO and adoption.
• Advocate in court ensuring quality for clients.
• Advise team members on complex cases.

Skills

Child care work

Court advocacy

Collaboration

Caseload management

Publicly funded work passion

Job description

Overview

Are you a 3+ year PQE Children Panel Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked firm? In return for your hard work and dedication, the Firm offers hybrid working, profit sharing through bonuses, healthcare, annual appraisals and salary reviews, ongoing training and development, supportive supervision from mentors, administrative support — plus many more incentives!

The Firm: A well-established firm with over 20 years’ experience, ranked in Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and The Times Best Law Firms 2023, 2024, and 2025. With 200+ staff across multiple offices, they handle a strong mix of publicly and privately funded work, with a clear focus on quality, client care, and professional development.

Children Panel Solicitor – About the Role

• We are seeking a Children Panel Solicitor with an established guardian following.
• Undertake all aspects of child care work, including public law, child protection, SGO, and adoption matters.
• Advocate in court where possible, ensuring continuity and quality for clients.
• Advise and support team members on complex cases.
• Manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision and team support.
• Passion for publicly funded work and commitment to access to justice.
• Proven ability to manage caseloads efficiently and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A following of work is highly desirable for this Children Panel Solicitor role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Children Panel Solicitor to grow professionally in an inclusive and values-driven environment. For more information, apply today or please contact Mia at Law Staff quoting reference 37302.

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