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Children Panel Solicitor
Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
West Yorkshire, Leeds, Longstanton, Cambridge, Southampton
Hybrid
GBP 125,000 - 150,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive with a strong advocacy background. This role offers the chance to work within a dedicated Childcare Department, engaging in a variety of public law matters, child protection, and adoption cases. With hybrid working options and a commitment to a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Join a firm that values trust and continuous improvement, and where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years PQE as a Children Panel member.
- Strong advocacy and client care skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Undertake all aspects of childcare work including advocacy.
- Advise and assist team members while managing workloads.
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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 offices 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, kinship carers and advises on all matters of child care law. Hybrid working opportunities will be available; the Firm is paperless, so IT proficiency is imperative.
What will be expected from you?
- A Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE
- Undertake all aspects of childcare work
- Undertake advocacy
- Undertake a variety of work including public law, child protection, SGO, and adoption matters
- Advising and assisting other team members and encouraging development
- Confidence to work independently as well as in a team and to prioritise workloads accordingly
- 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 recognised 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.
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