Children Panel Solicitor
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. Thejobalso offers hybrid working with1 day in the officeper weekand 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 workingwith 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.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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