Children Panel Accredited Solicitor - Manchester

Children Panel Accredited Solicitor - Manchester Join one of the country's fastest growing national law firms

We are looking for a Children Panel Accredited Solicitor in Manchester.

At National Legal Service (NLS), we do meaningful work that changes lives. We're a well-established and ambitious law firm with big plans for growth, and we're looking for a talented Children Panel Accredited Solicitor to join our expanding team in Manchester.

Our Care team supports parents and families through some of the toughest moments they may ever face. It's challenging, rewarding work that requires legal expertise, compassion, and confidence and that's exactly why we love what we do.

If you're experienced in public children cases, enjoy advocacy, and know how to balance excellent client care with fee earning targets, you could fit right in.

What You'll Be Doing

• Run your own caseload of Care matters.
• Draft legal documents and manage case work.
• Handle Legal Aid applications and confidently navigate the CCMS portal.
• Undertake your own advocacy.
• Deliver outstanding client care with empathy and professionalism.
• Work towards achievable fee earner targets while making a genuine impact.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in Care Proceedings.
• Advocacy and case management skills.
• Understands Legal Aid Agency processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload without losing attention to detail.
• Brings warmth, resilience, and professionalism to client relationships.

Why Join NLS?

We're modern, ambitious, collaborative, and genuinely people focused. We believe great results come from great teams, so we invest in creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.

Expect:

• A growing firm with exciting opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Meaningful work that matters.
• High standards without the old school stuffiness.
• A team that values ideas, energy, and individuality.
• Flexibility through hybrid working.

Everyone's Welcome Here

At NLS, we're proud to be an inclusive employer. We actively champion equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Who We Are

A leading Family, Child Care and Domestic Abuse firm conducting both private and legal aid work to a diverse client base. From humble beginnings in Aldgate we now operate across 20 offices nationwide and are the largest legal aid provider for domestic abuse cases in England.