Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Essex; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer to join their supportive and forward-thinking Local Authority team in Essex. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to manage care and adoption proceedings, engage in advocacy, and draft essential legal documents. With hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, this position is ideal for a qualified legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. Join a team that values inclusivity and provides a nurturing environment for your career growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Death in service policy

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with childcare law experience.
• Ability to manage care and adoption proceedings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on care and adoption proceedings, including international issues.
• Draft applications, case management documents, and undertake court advocacy.

Skills

Childcare Law

Advocacy

Legal Drafting

Case Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive

Job description

Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer
Permanent
Hybrid working
£44,711 - £50,788

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
• Competitive Local Government pension scheme
• 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.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.