Children Panel Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm is seeking a Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE. The role involves handling childcare law, including public law and adoption cases, within a supportive team environment. The firm offers competitive salaries, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Positive and supportive work environment

Opportunities for internal promotion

Qualifications

• Member of the Children Panel with at least 3 years PQE.
• Experience in public law, child protection, SGO, and adoption activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of childcare work.
• Advocate in childcare cases and represent clients.
• Provide excellent client care and manage workloads.

Skills

Advocacy skills

IT proficiency

Client care

Education

3 years PQE experience

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 looking for a Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive 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 work with members of the Law Society Children's Panel and Family Panel Resolution accredited specialists.

The team represents parents, guardians, children, adopters, foster carers, and kinship carers, advising on all matters of childcare law. Hybrid working opportunities are available. The firm is paperless, so IT proficiency is essential.

What will be expected from you?

1. A Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE
2. Undertake all aspects of childcare work
3. Undertake advocacy
4. Handle a variety of matters including public law, child protection, SGO, and adoption
5. Advise and assist other team members and encourage development
6. Work independently and as part of a team, prioritising workloads accordingly
7. Provide excellent client care

The Firm:

With a history spanning over two decades, the firm is recognized in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings and has been listed in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff across nationwide offices, the firm is committed to servicing both private and publicly funded legal matters. They focus on building trust-based partnerships and supporting clients through challenging times, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a positive and supportive work environment, and opportunities for internal promotion.

Vacancy Reference number: 36840

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