Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Childcare Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Essex on a permanent basis. This hybrid role involves managing Deprivation of Liberty proceedings, drafting legal documents, and providing advocacy in court. Applicants should be qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in childcare law. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a Local Government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Death in service policy

Qualifications

• Prior experience in childcare law, gained within the public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Managing DOL and Secure Accommodation proceedings.
• Drafting applications, case management documents, and case summaries.
• Providing advocacy in court.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Advocacy

Case management

Team management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Childcare Lawyer
Permanent
Hybrid working
£46,142 - 52,413

About the Childcare Lawyer position

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward‑thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their team and recruit an experienced childcare solicitor on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Managing DOL (Deprivation of Liberty) and Secure Accommodation proceedings.
• Drafting applications, case management documents, threshold statements, orders and case summaries as necessary.
• Dealing with S7 and S37 matters.
• Providing advocacy in court.
• Lead and take responsibility for routine and more complex cases as directed by the Principal Lawyer.
• Manage up to three legal assistants, empowering and engaging them to continually improve and deliver successful outcomes.

Experience required

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• Prior experience in childcare law, gained within the public or private sector.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Competitive Local Government pension scheme.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available.
• Death in service policy.

How to apply

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

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

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