Inhouse Childcare Advocate

Sellick Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse recruitment agency is seeking a Childcare Advocate for a locum contract in London. The role involves conducting hearings and managing cases, focusing on public childcare law. Candidates should be Childcare Solicitors or Barristers with advocacy experience, particularly within local authorities. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires attendance at court hearings in person.

Qualifications

• Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience.
• Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is highly desirable.
• Experience working for a local authority is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial hearings and case management hearings.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Court.
• Join a well-established team that provides supportive leadership.

Skills

Public childcare experience

Advocacy experience

Ability to handle substantial childcare matters

Job description

Overview

Childcare Advocate – London Local Authority (Locum Contract). Hybrid working arrangement. Sellick Partnership is looking for a Childcare Lawyer, Solicitor or Barrister for an in-house advocacy role within an experienced and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial hearings, case management hearings, contested initial hearings, and final hearings.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Court.
• Attend Council offices in South London as required; court hearings conducted mainly in person.
• Join a well-established team that provides supportive leadership and guidance.

Qualifications / Experience

• Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience and in-house advocacy capabilities.
• Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is highly desirable.
• Experience working for a local authority is highly desirable, but applications from Childcare Lawyers in private practice or Barristers with substantial public childcare court matters are also welcome.
• Ability to handle substantial public childcare matters in Court.

Contract & Location

• Locum contract with hybrid working arrangement.
• Hybrid working arrangement with some attendance at the Council offices in South London; court hearings in person.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. For a confidential discussion about suitability, contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office.

About Sellick Partnership

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