Children Panel Solicitor

Achieve Professionals is working with an award winning law firm based in Leicester who are now seeking an experienced Children Panel Solicitor to join their expert Child Care Team who are committed to looking after clients who find themselves involved in all aspects of pre-proceedings work, care proceedings work and adoptions.

Position: Children Panel Solicitor

Location: Leicester

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa

Experience & Responsibilities

• Based in Leicester, the successful candidate will handle their own caseload and advocacy whilst helping clients understand the legal process, the steps that need to be taken, timescales and guide clients through what is a difficult time for them in a compassionate, professional and down to earth way.
• Children Panel Accreditation essential.
• Good knowledge of Legal Aid Agency requirements and SRA regulatory requirements.

Skills & Attributes:

• Be a team player but be able to manage your caseload independently
• Have drive and determination to develop own caseload and career
• Have a proven billing history
• Possess exceptional case management skills

Benefits Include:

• Holiday entitlement increases each year up to 5 years
• BUPA Healthcare
• Regular long service awards
• 2 volunteer days per annum in addition to opportunity to work with local schools and charities
• Optional salary sacrifice scheme which provides a tax-efficient way to get into a new car