Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking a locum Childcare Lawyer for an initial 3-month contract, potentially extendable. The role requires advising on child care cases and handling public childcare proceedings, with a hybrid working arrangement including weekly attendance at family courts. A background in the public sector is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Attractive hourly rate

Ongoing contract opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal advisor in childcare law.
• Background in the public sector or local government is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a legal advisor for childcare cases.
• Advise and conduct proceedings on child care and protection.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients.
• Carry a caseload of public childcare proceedings.
• Advocate in family courts when necessary.

Job description

Overview

Childcare Lawyer

Rate: £50 - 55 per hour (umbrella)

Location: East Midlands

Working: Hybrid

Role Summary

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a locum Childcare Lawyer to join a local authority based in the East Midlands. The role will be for an initial 3 month period with a strong possibility of this being extended.

Responsibilities

• To act as a legal advisor
• Advise upon and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children
• To provide legal advice and support services to clients
• To carry a caseload of predominantly public childcare care proceedings
• To advocate, when necessary, at the family courts
• The role will be a hybrid working arrangement whereby you will need to attend family courts in the East Midlands at in-person hearings on a weekly basis.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours hybrid in East Midlands
• Fantastic hourly rate and a lengthy ongoing contract
• Essential that you have a background in working in the public sector or local government

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Jennifer Mcphail in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Equal Opportunity

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