Description
Children Panel Accredited Solicitor / CILEx / FCILEx – Care Law Specialist
Location: National – Hybrid Working
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 with bonus structure and extensive benefits package
An award-winning, multi-office law firm—highly ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners—is looking for a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor / CILEx / FCILEx to join its expanding care law team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and tech-savvy legal practice that values both professional excellence and individual wellbeing.
If you are passionate about protecting vulnerable children and committed to making a difference in care and child protection matters, this role offers you the support, autonomy, and flexibility to thrive.
The Opportunity:As a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor / CILEx / FCILEx, you’ll play a central role in a highly respected team focused on public and private children matters. You’ll have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, handle advocacy, and work within a firm that genuinely supports your growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your own caseload of Care Proceedings, PLO matters, and Private Law Children cases
- Undertake your own advocacy where appropriate
- Advise clients clearly and effectively from instruction to resolution
- Handle related matters including domestic abuse, non-molestation and occupation orders
- Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver excellent client service
- Contribute to business development and relationship building
About You:To excel as a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor / CILEx / FCILEx, you will need:
- Law Society Children Law Accreditation (preferred), or Family Law Accreditation
- 3+ years’ PQE with experience in public children matters
- Strong advocacy skills and willingness to represent clients in court
- A self-motivated, clear-thinking, and accurate approach to casework
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
- A passion for child protection and a drive to develop professionally
- A client-focused, compassionate approach to family law
- A following would be desirable but not essential
Why Join Us?
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with increases based on service
- Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
- Benenden Health Care, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme
- Firm laptop and mobile phone provided
- Full administrative support and a paperless working environment
- Dedicated credit control, billing, and inbound call handling teams
- Access to dictation software and support staff for efficient working
- Ongoing training and structured development plans
- Bi-annual firm-wide events, additional perks and employee benefits
This is more than just a legal role—it's a chance to be part of a progressive and supportive environment where you can truly focus on the work you love. Whether you’re a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor, a CILEx, or an FCILEx, if you’re ready to make a real difference in care law, we want to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, contact El at Puro Associates
Call: 01904 571760
Email: e.whittaker@puroassociates.com
