Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England seeks a Childcare Lawyer to manage cases involving Deprivation of Liberty and provide advocacy in court. Applicants must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with prior childcare law experience. This role offers hybrid working, generous leave, and flexible arrangements, ensuring a supportive environment for legal professionals looking to advance their career within a public sector team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Death in service policy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage DOL (Deprivation of Liberty) and Secure Accommodation proceedings.
• Draft applications, case management documents, and orders.
• Provide advocacy in court.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Advocacy skills

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Childcare Lawyer
Permanent
Hybrid working
£52,460 - £58,959

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 of the Childcare Lawyer will include:

• 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 for the Childcare Lawyer position:

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

Benefits that come with the Childcare Lawyer role include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available
• Death in service policy

How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role:

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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