Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization is seeking a Locum Childcare Lawyer to manage a caseload of childcare law cases. This role offers a flexible hybrid working environment, requiring strong advocacy skills and experience in care proceedings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 12 months PQE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' PQE required.
• Previous experience with care proceedings within a local authority.
• Experience in undertaking own advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of Childcare Law cases through to completion.
• Hold a mixed caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceedings.
• Handle designation of authority, secure accommodation, age assessment judicial reviews, and deprivation of liberty authorisations.

Skills

Childcare Law

Advocacy

Care Proceedings

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister

Job description

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a London Borough Council who are seeking a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position and assignment.

ROLE: Childcare Lawyer
LOCATION: North West London
RATE: £45.00 to £55.00 per hour umbrella (£48.46ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £43.24 exc.) DOE/interview performance)
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing, 36 hours per week

Please note that this would be hybrid working (1 day per week in the office).

The Role of the Childcare Lawyer

• To manage a personal caseload of Childcare Law cases through to completion
• To hold a mixed caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceedings
• Other matters will include designation of authority, secure accommodation, age assessment judicial reviews and deprivation of liberty authorisations

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 12 months' PQE
• Previous experience of care proceedings within a local authority
• Experienced in undertaking own advocacy

If this Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on01772 208969, or email [e-mail]. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.