Children Panel Accredited Solicitor

London – £35,000 - £55,000

Children Panel Accredited Solicitor
West London

Are you a dedicated Children Panel member looking to make a meaningful impact in a renowned, award-winning, and forward-thinking law firm? My client is committed to providing access to justice and have a national presence with multiple offices. My client is highly regarded by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK, specialising in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights.

Role and Responsibilities:
• As a Children Panel Lawyer, you will be part of the Child Care department
• The team represents a diverse range of clients, including parents, Guardians children, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers, and provides expert advice on all aspects of child care law.
• Firm has several members of the Law Society Children's Panel, Family Panel, and Resolution accredited specialists.
• They handle Child Abduction cases and benefit from a team of expert lawyers who can provide assistance.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Acting as a Children Panel member with a guardian following, contributing to family teams in London branches.
• Handling all aspects of child care work, providing advice and assistance to other team members.
• Collaborating with the team to manage caseloads of varying complexities.
• Engaging in advocacy wherever possible to ensure consistency for our clients.
• Managing a variety of work, including public law, child protection, Special Guardianship Orders (SGO), and adoption matters.
• Being a highly motivated and dedicated team player to facilitate ongoing change and encourage cross referrals of work.
• Previous experience at this level and a following is highly desirable.
• Demonstrating a passion for publicly funded work and encouraging team development.

About You:
• Experience in advocacy and a strong desire to develop.
• Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive, with at least 3 years PQE.
• Possession of the Law Society's Children Law accreditation.
• Excellent client care skills.
• Ideally, a guardian following.

What the firm Offer:
• You will thrive in a positive and supportive work environment, working with a team that prioritises promoting from within, gaining exposure to industry specialists, and benefiting from the opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

Salary is competitive dependent on experience.

If you're an experienced Children Panel Accredited Solicitor looking for a new challenge within a quality childcare department, apply with your up to date CV now!