Childcare Lawyer

Law Staff Ltd; Huntingdonshire; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm in Huntingdonshire is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a full-time hybrid basis. The ideal candidate will have over 1 year PQE, specializing in childcare law and capable of advising public sector clients. The role includes conducting advocacy in court and managing various childcare matters. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including pension and holiday options.

Benefits

22% pension

25 days holiday

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PQE as a Solicitor in childcare law.
• Experience with care proceedings and legal aid applications.
• Ability to conduct advocacy in court.

Responsibilities

• Advise on care proceedings, adoption, and legal aid applications.
• Attend court to conduct advocacy.
• Manage public law outline matters.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

1+ year PQE as a Solicitor

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Childcare Lawyer with 1+ year PQE to join a multi-accredited practice near Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire on a full-time hybrid basis. The successful Lawyer will advise public sector and not-for-profit clients on a range of childcare matters.

Responsibilities

• Care proceedings
• Adoption
• Legal Aid applications
• Applications for secure accommodation
• Public law outline matters (PLO)
• Issues relating to the protection of children and young people
• Attending court to conduct advocacy
• Revoking placement orders

The Candidate

• SOLICITORS with a minimum of 1 year PQE
• Experience in childcare law is essential for this role
• Shows a strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• IT proficient
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded law firm specialising in the public sector. It is one of the first of its kind to be established in the UK, serving over 100 organisations across the public sector including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, foundation trusts, charities, and fire services. This is a forward-thinking and award-winning law firm that meets high management and customer care standards.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries range depending on PQE: Lawyer £44,290 – £50,240; Senior Lawyer £50,790 – £58,168.75 DOE. Benefits include 22% pension, 25 days holiday (with option to purchase more), 2 days office attendance, and a range of retail discounts.

How to Apply

Please check your email (including spam folder) for confirmation that your application has been received. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, and for more information on this and other vacancies, please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref: 37402.