Childcare Lawyer

LAW Absolute; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in South London is seeking an interim Childcare Lawyer for a 3-month contract. This hybrid role requires attendance at the office once a month and involves managing a complex caseload, including PLO and adoption matters. Candidates must have local government experience and a current practising certificate. Flexibility in working hours is available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in carrying a complex caseload.
• Experience dealing with contact issues and non-accidental injury.
• Current practising certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive and collegiate team.
• Provide legal advice under the Children Act.
• Work on adoption and special guardianship matters.

Skills

Complex caseload management

Knowledge of Children Act

Experience with PLO cases

Experience in emergency protection

Understanding of adoption processes

Job description

A local authority based in South London is seeking a Childcare Lawyer on an interim basis. The role is to start ASAP and will be for an initial 3-month contract.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly successful, supportive, and collegiate team. The council have confirmed that local government experience will be required for the role.

This Childcare Lawyer position is a hybrid working role. Currently, the role will require you to attend the office 1. day per month.

The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in carrying a complex caseload of PLO and cases in proceedings. You will have experience dealing with contact issues, emergency protection, non-accidental injury, adoption, supervision, and special guardianship matters. You will also need to have previous experience providing advice under the Children Act.

As mentioned above, flexible working is available with this role. Candidates must have a current practising certificate to be considered for this position.

To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to [e-mail]

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