Children Panel Solicitor
Posted 9 days 18 hours ago by QED Legal LLP
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview 
An award-winning, forward-thinking, multi-service law firm is looking for a Children Panel Solicitor (or CILEx) to join their highly regarded Family Department in West London.
Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK, this firm is committed to access to justice, offers hybrid working, and provides a modern, supportive environment for its lawyers.
The Role- Handle a varied child care law caseload - public law, child protection, SGO, and adoption.
- Represent parents, guardians, children, foster/kinship carers, and adopters.
- Undertake advocacy where possible for consistency of representation.
- Collaborate with accredited specialists and contribute to the growth of the team.
- Solicitor or Legal Executive.
- Law Society Children Law accreditation or desire to gain.
- Advocacy experience and strong knowledge of child care law.
- Passionate about publicly funded work.
- Strong client care, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
- A following would be an advantage but not essential.
- Competitive salary (DOE).
- Hybrid working in a paperless, modern environment.
- Supportive culture with real opportunities to progress.
- Exposure to high-quality, accredited work in a nationally recognised and award winning firm.
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