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Children Panel Solicitor Director – Salary £67.5K Per Annum - Leicester, Leicester
Client: Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Location: Leicester
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 01845f69a8dc
Job Views: 18
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):
Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.
Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security.
We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.
Child Care Department:
Applauded by The Legal 500, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in all aspects of child care law.
Our department handles cases involving guardianship, representing children, parents, and family members, including adoption, surrogacy, and same-sex couple arrangements. We are members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel, the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and Resolution. Duncan Lewis is one of the few firms on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. Our work includes high-profile cases involving complex international elements.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
* Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets
* Provide technical expertise and guidance in Child Care law
* Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers
* Assist with training and development within the department
* Handle a variety of public and private children cases, including child abduction, protection, guardianship, and adoption, and undertake advocacy
* Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and contribute to Business Development and Marketing efforts
Key Skills Required:
* 3+ years PQE
* Law Society registration; Children Panel membership desirable
* Valid Practising Certificate
* Team player with leadership and client management skills
* Supervisory experience and ability to meet KPIs
* Excellent client care, especially with vulnerable clients
* Networking, marketing, and business development skills
* Experience with public and private Child Care work, including adoption matters
* Advocacy experience is advantageous
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management
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