Children Panel Solicitor

Children Law Specialist

Panel accredited. Advocacy-led. Coast-meets-career role.

✓ Outstanding reputation
✓ Flexible & hybrid working
✓ Full relocation support to the East Kent coast

A highly regarded Legal 500–recognised firm is quietly open to conversations with Children Panel–accredited solicitors or chartered legal executives who want stimulating public law work, genuine flexibility, and a better quality of life — without compromising on the calibre of cases or colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity within a busy, well-established Family team that is known for strong advocacy, excellent client feedback, and a supportive, grown-up culture.

The work

You’ll handle a full range of public children law matters, representing clients in:

• Care proceedings and pre-proceedings

• Meetings with social services

• Family courts across Kent

• Occasional High Court matters in London

You’ll run your own caseload, manage court commitments autonomously, and work flexibly — including remotely where appropriate.

The team & reputation

• One of East Kent’s largest and longest-established firms

• The only family law team in Thanet recognised in The Legal 500

• Department head recognised in Chambers & Partners

• Exceptionally strong client reviews and repeat work

The culture is collaborative, friendly, and ambitious — lawyers are trusted to get on with their work and encouraged to shape their careers.

What they’re looking for

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

• Children Panel Accreditation (essential)

• Strong advocacy skills

• Confidence running your own caseload

• Professional, empathetic client manner

Full-time or part-time considered. Salary is negotiable and experience-led.

Why this role?

• Interesting, meaningful public law work

• Real flexibility, not lip service

• A firm that invests in its people and promotes from within

• Recognition for the quality of your work — publicly and internally

• A chance to progress without burning out