Children Panel Solicitor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive with a passion for publicly funded work. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various aspects of childcare law, including advocacy and advising clients. The firm, recognized in prestigious legal rankings, fosters a supportive environment with hybrid working options and a commitment to professional development. Join a dynamic team that values trust and continuous improvement, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients during challenging times.

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 skills and excellent client care required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of childcare law work including advocacy.
• Advise and assist team members while managing workloads.

Skills

Advocacy Skills

Client Care Skills

Publicly Funded Work

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Children Panel Membership

3+ Years PQE

Tools

IT Proficiency

Job description

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 their recently merged offices Childcare Department. You will demonstrate 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 represents parents, guardians, children, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers and advises on all matters of childcare law. Hybrid working opportunities will be available, and 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 that takes pride in internal promotions.