Children Panel Solicitor

TSR Legal; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking an experienced Children Panel Solicitor to bolster its Family team. You will manage a varied caseload with a strong focus on public law children work, providing high-quality advice from instruction to conclusion.

We welcome Children Panel Accredited Solicitors, CILEx or FCILEx professionals with 2+ years' PQE who are confident managing their own caseload and passionate about children law. A supportive environment and clear career development await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in children law
• Children Panel Accredited Solicitor, CILEx or FCILEx credentials
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision
• Confidence undertaking advocacy
• Excellent client care and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of family and children matters with a focus on public law children work
• Take cases from instruction to conclusion with high-quality advice and representation
• Handle non-molestation and occupation orders
• Handle domestic abuse matters
• Represent in care proceedings and PLO matters
• Advocacy and representation where appropriate

Skills

Public law children

Caseload management

Advocacy

Client care

Communication

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.