Children Panel Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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 office's 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, and 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?

1. A Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE
2. Undertake all aspects of childcare work
3. Undertake advocacy
4. Undertake a variety of work including public law, child protection, SGO, and adoption matters
5. Advise and assist other team members and encourage development
6. Confidence to work independently as well as in a team and to prioritize workloads accordingly
7. 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 recognized 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.