Child Care & Education Advocate — Complex Hearings

Positive Employment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Barrister or Lawyer to join their Social Care and Education Legal Team. The role involves conducting trials, providing high-quality advocacy primarily in child care matters, and representing clients in Family and High Courts. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child protection laws, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a corporate context. This position offers competitive hourly pay and the potential for ongoing development in legal advocacy.

Qualifications

• Qualified Barrister or Lawyer with right of audience.
• Good knowledge and experience of advocacy and attending hearings.
• Specialised knowledge of English law related to child protection and adoption.
• Highly developed negotiating and listening skills.
• Awareness of current issues relevant to local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trials and advocacy primarily in child care matters.
• Represent in Family Court and High Court child care and adoption proceedings.
• Incorporate changes to practice due to statutory or policy changes.
• Provision of advocacy in complex contested child care proceedings.
• Prepare and process complex documents relevant to care proceedings.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Child protection knowledge

Special education law knowledge

Education

Qualified Barrister or Lawyer

Job description

A legal services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Barrister or Lawyer to join their Social Care and Education Legal Team. The role involves conducting trials, providing high-quality advocacy primarily in child care matters, and representing clients in Family and High Courts. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child protection laws, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a corporate context. This position offers competitive hourly pay and the potential for ongoing development in legal advocacy.