Solicitor - Children Panel Accredited

Novap HR; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

On-site parking

Shuttle service

Discounted gym membership

Free tea, coffee & snacks

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Novap HR in Winnersh seeks a Solicitor specialized in Children Panel Accredited care matters to join our growing Family Law team. This senior role combines hands-on case management with mentoring junior colleagues, delivering high quality representation in complex care proceedings.

You will handle care applications, advise clients, manage files in Leap, navigate CCMS for legal aid, and help meet monthly billing targets.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with Children Law accreditation.
• Experience in Care Proceedings and advising courts on outcomes.
• Familiar with Legal Aid/CCMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client care to vulnerable families in Care matters.
• Prepare court applications, witness statements, bundles and briefs.
• Mentor junior team members and manage paralegals.
• Navigate CCMS for legal aid and meet billing targets.

Skills

Team player

Client care

Mentoring

Care proceedings

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Children Law Accredited

Tools

CCMS

Leap case management

Job description

Job Title: Solicitor - Children Panel Accredited

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Location: Winnersh - Hybrid, 2 days on-site

The Role

We are looking for a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor to join our growing Family Law team, providing expert legal representation in complex care proceedings while delivering exceptional support to vulnerable children and families. This senior role combines hands-on case management with mentoring junior team members, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, client-focused firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client care to vulnerable individuals and families, specifically in Care matters. This could include represent parents, grandparents, and relatives in care or supervision proceedings for child matters.
• Prepare legal documents: court applications, witness statements, bundles, and briefs for counsel.
• Efficiently manage files using our case management system, Leap.
• Advise clients in relation to their legal issues and progress cases with courts and other relevant professionals.
• Navigate legal aid applications via CCMS and ensure compliance.
• Meet or exceed monthly billing targets and contribute to the firm’s financial objectives.
• Prior experience of managing a team of paralegals and admin team.
• The roles and responsibilities are not exhaustive, and reasonable changes may be made depending on business requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
• Children Law Accredited
• Prior experience working in Legal Aid (CCMS)
• Experience in Care Proceedings – must be confident in advising the court on the best outcomes for the child, which may involve arranging expert assessments
• Team player that is willing to help other team members
• Confident in using IT and different software

Things You Want to Know

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Working Hours: 9:00am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday

Hybrid Working

23 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Shuttle service provided

Discounted gym membership

Free tea, coffee and snack when working on-site