Our client is recruiting for a Children Panel Accredited Child Care Solicitor to join their team in Hounslow, London.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
This is a senior fee-earning role for an experienced public law practitioner seeking high-quality work, advocacy responsibility, and the opportunity to supervise junior colleagues within a well-established department.
The Role
You will manage a varied and complex Child Care caseload while contributing to the continued strength and development of the team. The role involves both hands-on casework and support/supervision of junior solicitors and caseworkers where appropriate.The successful candidate will provide expert advice to parents, grandparents, extended family members and children (directly or via their CAFCASS-appointed Guardian), ensuring exceptional client care in often sensitive and high-pressure matters.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing a full caseload of public law children matters, including:• Overseeing Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures• Preparing court bundles and instructing counsel• Undertaking own advocacy where required• Drafting witness statements and evidential documentation• Supervising and supporting junior team members• Contributing to business development and maintaining professional networks• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Legal Aid requirements
The Candidate
• Law Society Children Panel Accredited Solicitor (essential)• Strong experience in public law children matters• Confident managing complex caseloads independently• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues advantageous• Own advocacy experience preferred• Strong Legal Aid and CCMS knowledge• Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills• Commercially aware with the ability to xwzovoh contribute to departmental growth• Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure
What’s on Offer
• Hybrid working model• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays• Birthday leave after one year of service• Pension scheme• Health plan• Bonus opportunity• Clear progression opportunities within an established team
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly…