Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is supporting a London local authority to appoint an experienced Childcare Lawyer on a locum rolling contract. The role is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the office and a caseload focused on childcare matters.

Ideally you will have local authority experience, but private practice or public sector candidates are welcome. The assignment is immediate, with the possibility of extension and ongoing opportunities for skilled childcare lawyers.

Qualifications

• Experienced childcare lawyer with strong knowledge of care proceedings.
• Local authority experience preferred, but other legal backgrounds are welcome.
• Willing to work on a rolling locum basis with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of childcare matters and attend planning meetings.
• Manage care proceedings and liaise with local authority colleagues.
• Provide timely legal advice and draft necessary documents.

Skills

Childcare Law

Local Authority Experience

Caseload Management

Job description

Childcare Lawyer
Locum 3-month rolling contract
London Council - Hybrid working
£50 - £55 per hour Umbrella

Our London Local authority client is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis. They are looking for a Childcare Lawyer, ideally with local authority experience to join their friendly but busy team dealing with a variety of childcare matters. They are happy to consider Childcare Lawyers who at looking to work at senior level and assist with the management of the team or to simply carry a caseload.

This is an initial 3-month contract with the view to extend on a rolling basis, the successful childcare lawyer would be expected to attend the office 2-3 days per week. The Childcare Lawyer will hold a caseload of around 10 care cases, DOL's and attend legal planning meetings.

Some prior relevant local authority experience in child protection is desirable for this role, but any legal background is welcome, i.e. private practice or public sector. This is a great opportunity to join this well-respected team and get your foot in the door of local government.

Our client is seeking a Childcare Lawyer who can start imminently or on short notice so if you believe you have the necessary skills.

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