Child Panel Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (London)

Child Care Solicitor

We're looking for an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join our growing family...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

70000.00 - 71000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law
Member of the Law Society's Children Panel (essential)
Strong advocacy and communication skills
Confident managing your own caseload independently
Detail-oriented with excellent time management
Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes

Job Responsibility

Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish
Representing clients in court and at key meetings
Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients
Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals
Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed)
Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures
Supporting business development and departmental growth

What we offer

Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings
Ongoing support for CPD and career progression
A collaborative, inclusive working environment
Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm

Fulltime

Family Solicitor

An award-winning legal practice based in London is seeking an experienced Family...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

55000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience with strong exposure to child abduction and/or modern family law, including surrogacy and parental orders
Experience with the Hague Convention, wardship, and international jurisdictional issues
Membership of specialist panels such as Resolution or the Law Society Children Panel would be advantageous
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex, sensitive cases independently

Job Responsibility

Manage your own caseload of intricate family law matters, particularly those involving cross-border child abduction and modern family structures
Represent parents, carers, and guardians, often in urgent or high-conflict situations
Provide strategic legal advice throughout proceedings
Work closely with colleagues at all levels
Contribute to legal developments within the practice
Ensure the highest standards of client care
Play a part in influencing future legal practice in evolving areas

What we offer

Competitive salary
Permanent role within a leading London-based legal team
High-quality and high-profile casework
Excellent career development and progression support
Inclusive, forward-thinking working culture

Fulltime

Family Solicitor

A well-established law firm based in the City of London is seeking a Family Lawy...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Family Law
Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel (or working towards accreditation)
Experienced in representing parents, guardians, and children in public law proceedings
Confident conducting advocacy in the Family Court
Familiar with Legal Aid Agency billing and CCMS procedures
Committed to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable clients

Job Responsibility

Handle a broad range of public and private family law matters, with a particular emphasis on Child Law
Responsible for your own varied caseload and expected to work to Legal Aid Agency standards
Liaise regularly with clients, counsel, social services, and courts, providing expert legal advice while maintaining high professional standards
Involved in case strategy discussions and help ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and internal policies

What we offer

Career development in a supportive environment
Exposure to high-profile family and child law cases
Opportunity to work with a Legal 500-recognised firm
Pension scheme and additional employee benefits

Fulltime

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Child Care Solicitor

Are you a dedicated Child Care Solicitor looking to take the next step in your c...

Location

United Kingdom , Derby

Salary:

70000.00 - 72000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with experience in child care law
Member of the Law Society's Children Panel (essential)
Strong advocacy and communication skills
Confident managing your own caseload independently
Detail-oriented with excellent time management
Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients and achieving positive outcomes

Job Responsibility

Managing your own caseload of care proceedings from start to finish
Representing clients in court and at key meetings
Providing clear, cost-effective legal advice to clients
Collaborating with social services, guardians, and external professionals
Supervising and mentoring junior team members (where agreed)
Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures
Supporting business development and departmental growth

What we offer

Meaningful, rewarding work in care proceedings
Ongoing support for CPD and career progression
A collaborative, inclusive working environment
Long-term career opportunities within a respected and expanding firm

Fulltime

Family Solicitor

Working alongside a team of accredited specialists, you’ll manage a varied and e...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

32000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in family law
Strong knowledge across core areas such as children matters, domestic abuse, divorce, and financial remedies
Panel membership or niche expertise (e.g. Child Abduction, International Family Law) is highly desirable
A client-focused approach with excellent communication and advocacy skills
A commercially aware and proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in business development
Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
Experience working with both legal aid and private clients is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Handling a diverse caseload including divorce, finances, children matters, and domestic abuse cases
Advising clients on both legal aid and privately funded matters
Representing clients at court and undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate
Supporting or leading on more specialised or niche areas of family law if applicable
Assisting with the development of junior colleagues and contributing to team initiatives
Playing an active role in business development, networking, and promoting the firm’s services

Fulltime

Family Solicitor

A leading Legal 500 firm based in London is seeking a dedicated Family Solicitor...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

40000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years’ PQE in family law
Experience handling legal aid matters, including CCMS applications
Strong advocacy skills and confidence managing your own cases
Knowledge of public law proceedings, child protection, and injunctions
Law Society Family or Children Panel membership (or working towards it) preferred

Job Responsibility

Manage their own caseload of both publicly and privately funded matters, including complex children law and domestic abuse cases
Carry out your own advocacy where appropriate
Work closely with vulnerable clients, offering practical and sensitive legal advice
Regular court attendance, case preparation, and close collaboration with barristers and external agencies

What we offer

Ongoing training and development support
Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile family law cases
Clear path for progression within a Legal 500 recognised team
Supportive working environment in a central London location

Fulltime

Childcare Solicitor

We’re recruiting on behalf of a top Legal 500 firm known for its excellence in l...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

68000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with a valid SRA practising certificate
5+ years’ experience in child care law (public & private law)
Strong leadership and team supervision skills
Family Court advocacy experience under legal aid
Children Panel Accreditation is essential

Job Responsibility

Lead and supervise a team handling complex public/private law children cases
Manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy in Family Courts
Drive departmental growth and support strategic initiatives

What we offer

Competitive salary (£68K - £75K)
Supportive culture with real career progression
Flexible, nationwide working opportunities
allow 2 days working from home

Fulltime

Childcare Solicitor

We’re recruiting on behalf of a top Legal 500 firm known for its excellence in l...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicestershire

Salary:

68000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with a valid SRA practising certificate
5+ years’ experience in child care law (public & private law)
Strong leadership and team supervision skills
Family Court advocacy experience under legal aid
Children Panel Accreditation is essential

Job Responsibility

Lead and supervise a team handling complex public/private law children cases
Manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy in Family Courts
Drive departmental growth and support strategic initiatives

What we offer

Competitive salary (£68K - £75K)
Supportive culture with real career progression
Flexible, nationwide working opportunities
allow 2 days working from home

Fulltime

Child Panel Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
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Job Posted:
June 27, 2025

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