Senior Childcare Solicitor – Children’s Panel Expert

eNL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in Birmingham seeks an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a busy team and handle a varied caseload of publicly funded childcare matters. The role focuses on care proceedings, emergency protection orders and other Children’s Panel cases, with clients including parents and children.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and be an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, with strong advocacy and case-management skills and the ability to manage a

Qualifications

• Experience in publicly funded childcare work and handling care proceedings.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Handle care proceedings, emergency protection orders and other public law childcare matters.
• Represent clients throughout proceedings and prepare cases for hearings.
• Collaborate with counsel, social workers and other professionals to secure best outcomes.

Skills

Public childcare law

Court advocacy

Client care

Job description

eNL Legal in Birmingham seeks an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a busy team and handle a varied caseload of publicly funded childcare matters. The role focuses on care proceedings, emergency protection orders and other Children’s Panel cases, with clients including parents and children.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and be an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, with strong advocacy and case-management skills and the ability to manage a