Family Solicitor - Children Panel Accredited
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Law/Legal
Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Civil Law, Human Rights
We are seeking an experienced Children Panel Accredited Solicitor (or Family Law Panel member) to join our clients' dedicated Family team. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Family Solicitor looking to build a long-term career within a supportive Liverpool practice offering high-quality work and a down-to-earth working environment.
The Role
You will handle a varied caseload with a strong focus on child care matters and guardianship work. Advocacy experience is essential, as this is a Solicitor/Advocate position. The caseload will predominantly consist of legal aid matters, with the opportunity to take on privately funded work where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of child care and guardianship matters
- Conducting advocacy as required
- Handling predominantly legal aid files
- Advising and supporting vulnerable and distressed clients
- Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and targets
Ideal Candidate Criteria
- Minimum 3 years PQE
- Children Panel Membership - essential
- Strong guardianship experience
- Proven Solicitor/Advocate experience
- Solid understanding of legal aid work
- Background in family law with strong commercial awareness
- Excellent advocacy skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and evaluate workload independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and resilience when working with vulnerable clients
Please apply or contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment for more details.
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