Family Solicitor - Children Panel Accredited

Posted 2 days 9 hours ago by mlr legal recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Merseyside, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L21 0
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Children Panel Accredited Solicitor (or Family Law Panel member) to join our clients' dedicated Family team. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Family Solicitor looking to build a long-term career within a supportive Liverpool practice offering high-quality work and a down-to-earth working environment.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload with a strong focus on child care matters and guardianship work. Advocacy experience is essential, as this is a Solicitor/Advocate position. The caseload will predominantly consist of legal aid matters, with the opportunity to take on privately funded work where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of child care and guardianship matters
  • Conducting advocacy as required
  • Handling predominantly legal aid files
  • Advising and supporting vulnerable and distressed clients
  • Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and targets

Ideal Candidate Criteria

  • Minimum 3 years PQE
  • Children Panel Membership - essential
  • Strong guardianship experience
  • Proven Solicitor/Advocate experience
  • Solid understanding of legal aid work
  • Background in family law with strong commercial awareness
  • Excellent advocacy skills
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and evaluate workload independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills and resilience when working with vulnerable clients

Please apply or contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment for more details.