Family Lawyer - Children Law

Job Description 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. \nThis 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. Care Proceedings \n\t Interim Care Orders \n\t Adoption Matters \n\t Private Children Law Cases \Strong advocacy skills \n\t ~ Children Panel Accreditation (essential)\n\t ~2+ years' PQE in Children Law \n\t ~ Significant experience across public and private children matters \n\t ~ Excellent client care and communication skills \Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements \n\t Competitive salary DOE \n\t Annual bonus linked to fee income \n\t Unique monthly holiday bonus scheme – earn additional annual leave through target achievement \n\t Ongoing training and career development \n\t Genuine work-life balance \nThis 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. \As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. \