Job Title

Our prestigious client, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is seeking an experienced Children Panel Solicitor with around 3 years’ PQE+ to join their close-knit team and support the growth of their nationally recognised, Band 1 Chambers and Partners recommended Family Law department. On offer are excellent benefits, including hybrid working, a health cash-back plan, and more.

You will be joining a highly regarded practice recently named as one of The Times Best Places to Work and Best Law Firms to Work For 2025. Known as market leaders within the legal sector, they offer outstanding support, reward performance, and provide excellent training opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

The Children Panel Solicitor will demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Managing a varied caseload of both publicly and privately funded children and domestic abuse matters, including Legal Aid work.
• Providing advocacy on your own cases as well as supporting colleagues with advocacy requirements where needed.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments, particularly within your specialist area of practice, and applying this knowledge effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements, including Legal Aid Agency, Lexcel, and professional standards.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the team and wider business through marketing initiatives, including attending networking events, contributing articles, and engaging proactively on social media platforms.