Public Sector Childcare Lawyer — 3-Month Council Role

LAW Absolute Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority shared service in West London is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for an initial three-month contract. The successful applicant will manage a full caseload, including public law care proceedings and child protection matters. Expertise in SEN issues is a plus. Candidates must possess a current practising certificate and prior local government experience is advantageous. Please send your CV to register interest.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate is required.
• Previous local government experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of the council.
• Manage a caseload of public law care proceedings and child protection matters.
• Provide advice on SEN matters where possible.

Skills

Public law care proceedings

Child protection

Adoption

SEN matters

Fostering matters

Job description

A local authority shared service in West London is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for an initial three-month contract. The successful applicant will manage a full caseload, including public law care proceedings and child protection matters. Expertise in SEN issues is a plus. Candidates must possess a current practising certificate and prior local government experience is advantageous. Please send your CV to register interest.