Solicitor - Children Panel Accredited

Novap HR; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working

23 days holiday

On-site parking

Shuttle service

Discounted gym membership

Tea & snacks on-site

Job summary

Novap HR in Winnersh is seeking a Solicitor - Children Panel Accredited to join our Family Law team on a hybrid basis. The role combines hands-on case management with mentoring junior colleagues, handling complex care proceedings and providing expert support to vulnerable children and families.

You will manage client matters, draft court documents, and navigate CCMS for Legal Aid while meeting billing targets.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
• Children Law Accredited.
• Experience with Legal Aid CCMS.
• Care Proceedings experience and advising courts.
• Team player committed to mentoring.
• Proficient IT and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Represent in Care matters and care/supervision proceedings.
• Prepare court documents, statements, bundles.
• Manage files in Leap case management.
• Advise clients and coordinate with professionals.
• Navigate CCMS and legal aid applications.
• Meet monthly billing targets and support firm finances.
• Lead a team of paralegals and admin staff.

Skills

Client care

Team player

IT literate

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Children Law Accredited

Tools

CCMS

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.

We are open to candidates who do not currently hold supervision accreditation but are willing to work towards obtaining it.

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