Children Panel Solicitor in Birmingham

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. The job also offers hybrid working with 1 day in the office per week and 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 working with 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.