Solicitor (Childcare)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a qualified lawyer with expertise in childcare law to join their supportive team focused on children's safeguarding. The role involves managing a caseload of childcare cases, attending court proceedings, and collaborating with caseworkers. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in public law and be a qualified solicitor or barrister.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits including discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes

Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practical legal experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in public law/childcare law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of childcare cases under the Children Act 1989.
• Attend court proceedings related to care and Supervision Orders.
• Work with Caseworker support for all allocated cases.

Skills

Childcare law

Public law

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Job description

We are seeking a qualified lawyer with experience in childcare law to join our busy and supportive team focused on children safeguarding.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a caseload of childcare cases under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002.
2. Attend court proceedings related to applications for care and Supervision Orders, DOLs, Placement, and Adoption Orders.
3. Work with Caseworker support for all allocated cases.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years in public law/childcare law.
• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or chartered legal executive authorized to practice.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave, with additional entitlement after 5 years of service.
• Access to employee benefits including retail discounts, gym memberships, and cinema offers.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Application Process

For further information, contact Fiona Davis at [e-mail]. To apply, download the application form and send it to [e-mail]. We recommend submitting your application promptly as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

For assistance or to learn more about working at Sandwell Council, visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs or contact our Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or [e-mail].