Children Panel Solicitor - #2119888

Eventus Legal are seeking a Children Panel Solicitor / Legal Executive to join a specialist Care team in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is ideally a full-time, permanent job, although applicants wishing to work four days per week will also be considered. A salary in the region of £65,000 is available, with individual requirements open to discussion. The job also offers hybrid working with 1 day in the office per week and the remaining days remote working, 25 days' annual leave on joining rising to 28 days with service, private medical insurance and Group Life Assurance.

Role Responsibilities

As a Children Panel Solicitor / Legal Executive, you will manage a varied caseload of public children law matters and provide clear, sensitive advice to clients throughout care proceedings.

• Take ownership of a caseload of Care and public children law matters
• Represent parents, children and guardians where appropriate within public law proceedings
• Prepare case notes, witness statements, client care correspondence and other legal documentation
• Handle Legal Aid applications and use the CCMS portal effectively
• Undertake your own advocacy and represent clients at hearings where appropriate
• Carry out file reviews and maintain high standards of case management and compliance
• Work towards realistic fee earning targets while maintaining excellent client care

Person Specification

This opportunity would suit an experienced public children law specialist who is confident managing complex cases and has the accreditation and relationships to contribute to the continued development of the Care team.

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Hold Children Law Panel accreditation
• Have an established or developing following of Children's Guardians
• Demonstrate strong experience of Care Proceedings and wider public children law work
• Have confident advocacy, drafting and case management skills
• Understand Legal Aid Agency procedures, compliance requirements and the CCMS portal
• Be able to manage a demanding caseload with strong organisation and attention to detail
• Bring a professional, compassionate and client-focused approach to sensitive matters

Benefits and Rewards

For the Children Panel Solicitor / Legal Executive, the firm offers flexibility around salary and working pattern alongside a broad package of benefits designed to support wellbeing and professional development.

• Salary in the region of £65,000, with individual salary expectations open to discussion
• Full-time working preferred, with applicants seeking a four-day working week also considered
• Hybrid working with 1 day per week in the office and the remaining days remote working
• 25 days' annual leave from commencement, rising to 28 days after three years' service
• Private medical insurance following successful completion of probation
• Group Life Assurance of four times annual salary, subject to scheme eligibility
• Workplace pension contributions
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care eVouchers for eligible VDU users
• Practising certificate and panel accreditation costs paid for qualified employees
• Training and development support, including an external training allowance after probation where eligible
• Enhanced company sick pay after probation, increasing with service

About the Company

This is a progressive law firm specialising in family, care and domestic abuse work, with a strong focus on supporting clients through complex and often highly sensitive circumstances. The Birmingham, West Midlands team forms part of a growing practice that values collaboration, inclusion and professional development. Lawyers are encouraged to build their expertise, contribute ideas and develop their careers within a supportive and people-focused environment.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Children Panel Solicitor / Legal Executive job, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, Finance and Financial Planning sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.