Child Panel Solicitor/ Legal Executive

London
My client is a legal 500 law firm on the lookout for a Child Panel Solicitor to join their highly regarded firm in South East London



Key Responsibilities:

  1. Representing Children in Care Proceedings:
  • Provide legal representation for children in care proceedings, ensuring their rights and interests are effectively advocated in court.
  1. Advising on Care and Child Protection Matters:
  • Offer expert legal advice to children, guardians, and families on issues related to care proceedings, child protection, and family law matters.
  1. Conducting Advocacy:
  • Act as an advocate in court, presenting cases, cross-examining witnesses, and making submissions on behalf of the child or their guardian.
  1. Case Management:
  • Manage a caseload of complex and sensitive care proceedings, ensuring timely and thorough preparation for each case, including gathering evidence, drafting documents, and liaising with other professionals.
  1. Client Care and Communication:
  • Maintain high standards of client care, ensuring clear, empathetic, and effective communication with children, their families, and other professionals involved in the case.
  1. Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams:
  • Work closely with social workers, guardians, medical experts, and other professionals to gather information, provide legal guidance, and develop case strategies.
  1. Legal Aid Management:
  • Ensure compliance with legal aid regulations and manage the financial aspects of cases, including applying for and justifying legal aid funding where necessary.
  1. Court Documentation and Reporting:
  • Draft and review court documents, including statements, orders, and reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
  1. Training and Development:
  • Participate in ongoing professional development, including training sessions, seminars, and workshops, to enhance legal knowledge and advocacy skills.


The Ideal Candidate:

  • An experienced Childcare Solicitor (must be Child Panel accredited)
  • Proficient in advising families on Care proceedings and legally aided matters
  • Experience with complex cases involving medical issues is advantageous
  • Prior experience in representing children in care proceedings
  • Possesses excellent client care and communication skills
Benefits:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Flexible/ hybrid working
  • Training/ development
Posted 2026-03-12

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