Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Local Authority in Essex is seeking a Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer for a permanent position. This role involves managing care and adoption proceedings, drafting necessary legal documents, and representing cases in court. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in childcare law, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Death in service policy

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare law in public or private sector.
• Qualified as Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive.

Responsibilities

• Managing and advising on care and adoption proceedings.
• Drafting case management documents and orders.
• Undertaking court advocacy as required.

Skills

Childcare Law

Advocacy

Drafting Applications

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive

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Sellick Partnership

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer

Permanent

About the Childcare Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their team and recruit a newly qualified solicitor on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer will include:

• Managing and advising on all aspects of care proceedings and adoption proceedings and dealing with international issues as necessary
• Managing DOL and Secure Accommodation proceedings
• Drafting applications, case management documents, threshold statements, orders and case summaries as necessary
• Dealing with S7 and S37 matters
• Undertaking advocacy in court for cases as required

Experience required for the Childcare Lawyer position:

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive
• Prior experience in childcare law, gained within the public or private sector

Benefits that come with the Childcare Lawyer role include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available
• Death in service policy

How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role:

For more information or to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.