Childcare Solicitor
Posted 9 days ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description
Children Panel Solicitor
Birmingham
£68,000 - £75,000
Full-Time, Permanent
We're recruiting on behalf of a top Legal 500 firm known for its excellence in legal aid and family law. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a nationally recognised Child Care team.
The Role
Birmingham
£68,000 - £75,000
Full-Time, Permanent
We're recruiting on behalf of a top Legal 500 firm known for its excellence in legal aid and family law. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a nationally recognised Child Care team.
The Role
- Lead and supervise a team handling complex public/private law children cases
- Manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy in Family Courts
- Drive departmental growth and support strategic initiatives
- Qualified solicitor with a valid SRA practising certificate
- 5+ years' experience in child care law (public & private law)
- Strong leadership and team supervision skills
- Family Court advocacy experience under legal aid
- Children Panel Accreditation is essential
- Competitive salary (£68K - £75K)
- Supportive culture with real career progression
- Flexible, nationwide working opportunities
- allow 2 days working from home