Locum Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London seeks a locum Childcare Lawyer to assist with a varied caseload on a 3-month contract. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires the ability to manage care proceedings effectively. Candidates should have a practising certificate and relevant childcare law experience. This role supports hybrid working conditions with office attendance one to two days per week, providing a great opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in childcare law is essential.
• Effective management of care proceedings and pre-proceedings.
• Experience from public or private sectors welcome.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied childcare caseload including care proceedings.
• Work on a hybrid basis, with visits to the office one-two days a week.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Ability to manage care proceedings

Public childcare experience

Education

Practising certificate

Job description

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with a fantastic Council in London to recruit a locum Childcare Lawyer to join their busy team on a locum basis.

The assignment will begin on an initial 3 month locum contract with a view for extension. The successful Childcare Lawyer will be working on a hybrid basis with a requirement to be in the office one-two days per week.

Our client is seeking a capable Childcare Lawyer who can hit the ground running and come on board as soon as possible to assist with a varied childcare caseload. You will be holding a caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceedings (PLO). Please note that advocacy is not required in this role. A practising certificate is an essential requirement for the successful candidate.

The local authority is open to considering applications from Childcare Lawyers from both public and private sector backgrounds as long as relevant public childcare experience is demonstrated.

On offer is a competitive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team so get in touch now to avoid missing out!

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.

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