Childcare Solicitor; Panel

Childcare Solicitor, 3+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £60,000+ (DOE) – A new opportunity for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a friendly and supportive team. .

• This is a dynamic role involving high-quality legal work, direct collaboration with social care professionals, and regular advocacy in the Family Courts.
• You will manage a varied and complex caseload of public law childcare proceedings, supporting Children’s Services to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Handle complex and sensitive cases including non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, neglect, and multi‑agency disputes.
• Conduct advocacy in Family Proceedings Courts and County Courts.
• Prepare court documents including applications, threshold documents, witness statements, and case management orders.

• Applications are sought from Childcare Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 Years PQE.
• Proven experience handling childcare/public law caseloads.
• Experience of advocacy in family proceedings.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding law and local government children’s services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex, high‑pressure workloads effectively.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Genuine career progression.
• Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive working environment.

To apply contact Penny Trotman at eNL on  or email  with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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