Childcare Lawyer

Outcomes First Group; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Ealing is seeking a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join their Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Childcare Law, preferably from a local authority background. Responsibilities include managing child protection cases, legal documentation preparation, and advising clients. This hybrid role allows for flexible working hours and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and training opportunities. Salary ranges from £52,269 to £57,495 per annum, with an additional Market Forces Supplement.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Bike loan and season tickets

Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants

Discounted gym membership

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Supportive staff networks

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE required.
• Must hold a current practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Senior Social Care Lawyers.
• Handle a demanding caseload of child protection cases.
• Prepare legal documents and provide advice on social care law.

Skills

Childcare Law Experience

Legal Research

Advocacy in Court

Education

Qualified lawyer (Barrister, Solicitor or CILEx)

Job description

Sellick Partnership are excited to be exclusively recruiting for a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join the supportive and sociable Legal Team at the London Borough of Lewisham. Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer who has experience in Childcare Law, preferably from a local authority setting but open to applicants from private practice who want to transfer their skills. The role can be worked on a hybrid working basis, and the desired candidate will be expected to attend the office in Catford twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Senior Social Care Lawyers
• Handling a demanding and busy caseload of mainly child protection cases, with the opportunity to undertake advocacy in the Central Family Court
• Advising Social Services clients in person and in writing, on all aspects of relevant legislation
• Prepare all legal documentation relevant to the caseload, and in particular prepare a wide variety of court documents, advise on social care law, and assist the Senior Social Care Lawyers and Principal Lawyer in relation to the most complex or specialised matters as and when required
• Attend all meetings with clients and external parties, professionals' meetings and panels as required, and advise on all aspects of social services work
• Carry out legal research

Qualifications

Must be a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE (Barrister, Solicitor or CILEx), and must hold a current practising certificate.

Benefits

• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Local Government pension scheme
• Bike loan and season tickets
• Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
• Discounted gym membership
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave; supportive staff networks
• Flexible working

Salary

Salary £52,269 - £57,495 per annum (PO4-PO5) + Market Forces Supplement £5,178 per annum.