Inhouse Childcare Advocate

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Childcare Advocate for a Local Authority in London. The ideal candidate will be a Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience. Responsibilities include conducting hearings and maintaining relationships with the Court. This role offers a supportive environment and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience.
• Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is highly desirable.
• Experience of 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.
• In-house advocacy for a Local Authority in public childcare matters.

Skills

Public childcare experience

Advocacy experience

Education

Childcare Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Overview

Childcare Advocate – London Local Authority – Locum Contract – Hybrid Working Arrangement

Sellick Partnership are looking for a Childcare Lawyer, Solicitor or Barrister, who is seeking a new in-house advocacy role within an incredibly supportive and friendly team. We have a brilliant opportunity for a Childcare Advocate to join a London Local Authority on an interim basis. Our client is looking for a Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience to take on an in-house advocacy role, dealing with the team\'s court work. Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is therefore highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial hearings, case management hearings, contested initial hearings, and final hearings.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Court.
• In-house advocacy for a Local Authority in public childcare matters, including court appearances.
• Attend the Council offices in South London; court hearings will be conducted mainly in person.

Qualifications and experience

• Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience.
• Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is highly desirable.
• Experience of working for a local authority is highly desirable; open to candidates from private practice or barristers who have handled substantial public childcare matters in court.

Team and arrangements

The successful Childcare Advocate will join a well established team who are friendly and supportive under the guidance of brilliant leadership, and will benefit from a long term assignment. Some attendance at the Council offices in South London; court hearings will be conducted mainly in person.

How to apply

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. If you require further information or wish to discuss suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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