Locum Childcare Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in East Midlands seeks a Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer for a 6-month contract with possibility of extension. The role involves managing a varied caseload of Childcare cases and requires experience in litigation and advising on complex issues in Childcare law. The position offers predominantly remote working with an hourly rate of up to £55.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Childcare matters for Local Authorities.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting advocacy in Family Courts.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload of Childcare cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases.
• Advise at LPM and PLO meetings.
• Conduct advocacy before the Family Courts.

Skills

Handling Childcare matters

Performing own advocacy

Advising on complex Childcare law

Job description

Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer – 6 months + – Full Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £55 per hour – East Midlands

Position: Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer
Organisation: East Midlands Based Local Authority
Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working, with Court/Office attendance when required
Hourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have experience in handling Childcare matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties may include:

• Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings
• Advising at LPM and PLO meetings
• Performing own advocacy including contested and final hearings
• Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare law
• Providing Childcare Public Law advice and undertake all aspects of Care Proceedings work
• Attending and advising at meetings across the County attended by professionals, particularly Legal Planning Meetings and PLO meetings
• Conducting advocacy before the Family Courts and instruct counsel and the Council's in-house advocates where appropriate as well as preparation of cases

Contact Information

Connie Ross or Sam Cox directly via phone or email for further information on: [e-mail] or [e-mail] 07441916435

Job Reference: J91660

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.