Family (Care) Solicitor

Children Panel Solicitor / 2+ PQE / Bedford / hybrid working arrangements. Our client, a highly regarded Bedford-based law firm, is keen to appoint an experienced Children Panel Solicitor to join its established and supportive Family Law team. For further details, please contact Steph on 020 7183 8586 or stephanie.murchington@enllegal.co.uk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate childcare lawyer seeking high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and a firm that values work-life balance. You will manage your own caseload of public and private children matters, handling cases from initial instruction through to conclusion with minimal supervision. Your caseload will include:

• Care Proceedings
• Interim Care Orders
• Emergency Protection Orders
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Adoption Matters
• Private Children Law Cases

The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong advocacy skills
• Children Panel Accreditation (essential)
• 2+ years' PQE in Children Law
• Significant experience across public and private children matters
• Excellent client care and communication skills

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary DOE
• Annual bonus linked to fee income
• Unique monthly holiday bonus scheme – earn additional annual leave through target achievement
• Ongoing training and career development
• Friendly, approachable and highly experienced team environment
• Genuine work-life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Bedford firm with a strong reputation in Family Law and a commitment to supporting its people as they progress their careers.

Contact Steph at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email stephanie.murchington@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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