Family (Care) Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Children Panel Solicitor to join a well-regarded Family team in Bedfordshire. The role covers a varied caseload from initial instruction to completion, including care proceedings and adoption work, with hybrid working and potential career progression.

Applicants should have 3–5 years’ PQE, current Children Panel Accreditation, and strong advocacy, communication and organisational skills to manage cases independently in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in Children Panel Solicitor.
• Current Children Panel Accreditation.
• Experience handling Care Proceedings, Interim Care Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders and Adoption matters.
• Strong communication, advocacy and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public and private Children Law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, with minimal supervision.
• Handle a broad range of work including Care Proceedings, Interim Care Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders and Adoption matters.

Skills

Children Panel

Care Proceedings

Advocacy

Job description

Children Panel Solicitor – 3–5 Years’ PQE, Bedfordshire / Hybrid Working | Salary DOE. An opportunity for a Children Panel Solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm with an established Family team. The role offers high-quality childcare work, flexible hybrid working and genuine career progression within a supportive and friendly environment. Job Ref: 5664

• Manage a varied caseload of public and private Children Law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, with minimal supervision.
• Handle a broad range of work including Care Proceedings, Interim Care Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders and Adoption matters.
• Applications are welcomed from Children Panel Solicitors with 3–5 years’ PQE.
• Current Children Panel Accreditation and significant experience across both public and private children matters are essential.
• Strong communication, advocacy and organisational skills, together with the ability to manage a caseload independently, are required.
• Join a supportive team with hybrid working, ongoing training, competitive rewards and genuine career progression opportunities.

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