Remote Child Protection Lawyer — 3-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; England; Ibrido; GBP 57.000 - 81.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hourly rate umbrella

Contract length 3 months

Full-time hours

Flexible working

Bi-weekly pay

Diverse caseload

Supportive team

Advocacy development

Contract extension potential

Descrizione del lavoro

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks a Child Protection Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team in Surrey on a 3-month contract. You will manage a complex caseload in child protection and public law, providing expert legal advice and advocacy as needed.

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with experience in Children Act matters and a track record of advising Children’s Services and senior stakeholders will excel in this role.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Current practising certificate.
• Extensive experience in Child Protection and Public Law proceedings.
• Strong understanding of Children Act legislation and related childcare law.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal cases independently.
• Advocacy experience or a strong aptitude for advocacy.
• Proficient in drafting, negotiation, and legal research.
• Experience advising senior officers and key stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work flexibly and meet court and statutory deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee a complex caseload of child protection and public law matters with minimal oversight.
• Deliver specialized legal advice to Children's Services, officers, members, and partner organizations.
• Handle care proceedings and related public law childcare matters.
• Provide guidance on safeguarding, child protection, and statutory duties.
• Draft legal documents such as court applications, statements, pleadings, and orders.
• Represent the Local Authority in court proceedings and perform advocacy as needed.
• Instruct and manage Counsel when appropriate.
• Offer legal advice at meetings, panels, and multi-agency forums.
• Assist the Monitoring Officer with governance and legal compliance issues.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training for officers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records using electronic case management systems.
• Mentor and support junior team members as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective legal service.

Conoscenze

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks a Child Protection Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team in Surrey on a 3-month contract. You will manage a complex caseload in child protection and public law, providing expert legal advice and advocacy as needed.

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with experience in Children Act matters and a track record of advising Children’s Services and senior stakeholders will excel in this role.