Childcare Advocate

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in the South East is seeking a Childcare Advocate on a locum basis for at least 6 months. The role involves advocacy primarily in childcare court proceedings and requires significant experience in public childcare law. Join a supportive Legal Services team, embracing hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience in public childcare law required.
• Significant advocacy experience in contested hearings.
• Ability to handle complex cases and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate for the County Council in childcare proceedings.
• Provide advocacy at all levels, including High Court.
• Prepare cases and manage hearings involving complexity.

Skills

Advocacy

Childcare Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Childcare Advocate - Locum
Full-time
Hybrid Working

About the Childcare Advocate position:

Our client, a Local Authority in the South East is seeking a Childcare Advocate on a locum basis, to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team.

The successful candidate will be predominantly court based, but this role will also involve case preparation.

This position is anticipated to be ongoing for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities of the Childcare Advocate:

• To act as an advocate on behalf of the County Council primarily in relation to childcare and related court proceedings, and also in other proceedings as required
• Provide advocacy at all levels, including the High Court
• Provide advocacy for cases, including hearings of several days and involving issues of complexity where required and to take such cases at short notice as necessary
• Experience required for the Childcare Advocate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
• Experience of legal practice in public childcare law including significant advocacy experience, including in contested final hearings

How to apply for the Childcare Advocate role:

For more information or to apply for the Childcare Advocate role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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