Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Child Panel Member (Child Law Solicitor) to join one of the UK’s leading commercial law firms, based within their modern commercial offices in central Northampton, Northamptonshire. This is a permanent, full time job opportunity working out of modern commercial offices within the city centre and is easily commutable from the wider Northamptonshire area with great transport links. Benefits include hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, competitive salary up to £65,000 DOE and bonus scheme, Medicash, pension and bonus holiday scheme

Role Responsibilities

As a Child Panel Member in Northampton, Northamptonshire your new job will see you working closely with the wider Family Law team taking responsibility for a varied caseload. You will be fully supported by an experienced and dynamic team and have a dedicated legal assistant to enable you to focus on providing high quality service to each and every client.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious and confident Childcare/Children Law Solicitor who is Child Panel Accredited

Specific duties will include:

• Managing a varied autonomous caseload including Care and Interim Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Adoption and Private Children Law
• Represent children and children's guardians in public law care proceedings.
• Provide expert legal advice and safeguard the best interests of child clients.
• Manage a caseload of children law matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Prepare legal documents, witness statements, and court applications.
• Conduct advocacy at family court hearings or instruct counsel where appropriate.
• Review and analyse evidence, including social work, medical, and expert reports.
• Liaise with clients, CAFCASS, local authorities, social workers, and other professionals.
• Ensure compliance with legal aid, court procedures, and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet all court deadlines.
• Supervise junior colleagues as and when required

Person Specification

Applications are sought from Child Panel Members in Northampton, Northamptonshire who have a strong background handling a diverse range of Children matters both public and private.

• Qualified Solicitor 3-5 years PQE
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Accredited member of the Law Society Children Law Accreditation Scheme (Children Panel).
• Strong knowledge of public children law, family law, and court procedures.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and professionals.
• Compassionate, professional, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining a dynamic and modern law firm and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, guide £55,000-£65,000 DOE
• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week from home
• Local transport links in Northampton city centre
• Pension scheme
• Medicash
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Bonus holiday scheme
• Training and development opportunities

About the Company

Our client is a well established, full-service law firm with a strong regional presence across Northamptonshire and a growing national footprint. Combining the accessibility and personal service of a local practice with the expertise typically associated with larger commercial law firms. They advise individuals, families and businesses across a broad range of legal disciplines and promote a people-focused working environment.

The Family and Childcare team handles a broad range of work and prides themselves on providing high quality service to every client. This opportunity would suit someone looking to join a respected practice where they can play a visible role within the team, develop strong client relationships and enjoy a positive working culture with realistic expectations and good work life balance.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this new Child Panel Member job in Northampton, Northamptonshire. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or phone 07497 389 531

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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