Child Panel Solicitor

London – £50,000 - £70,000

A well-established, legal 500 law firm are seeking a highly experienced Child Panel Solicitor to join their thriving team in London.  The ideal candidate should possess strong connections with CAFCASS guardians, excel in technically complex care proceedings, and be recognised as an expert in public children law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload primarily focused on public law children cases, alongside some private law children and domestic abuse cases.
• The candidate will be expected to undertake advocacy on cases and occasionally represent colleagues, staying abreast of legal developments, particularly in children law, and sharing knowledge within the team.
• Familiarity with LAA contract requirements, effective team supervision, meeting time recording and billing targets, adherence to risk and compliance practices, and proactive marketing of oneself, the team, and the firm are essential components of the role.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Child Panel Solicitor with 8 years PQE
• Established relationships with CAFCASS guardians.
• The candidate should demonstrate technical excellence in children law, experience in complex care proceedings, expertise in public children law, and a history of successful advocacy.
• Track record of meeting billing and time recording targets, familiarity with LAA contract requirements, supervisor status as per LAA requirements, experience in supervising junior team members, and a proactive and driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills, legal research abilities, self-motivation, and the capacity to motivate and support others are also crucial.
• Proficiency in IT, enthusiasm, energy, and strong marketing, networking, and business development skills are desired.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday (increasing to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 5 years),
• Bonus scheme
• Career development program,
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Friends and Family discount on legal services.
• Health Cashback Plan.

If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV to leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 0203 846 3071.