Solicitor (Childcare)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a qualified lawyer with expertise in childcare law to join their supportive team. The role involves managing public law cases focused on children safeguarding, with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee Benefits discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Progress public law childcare cases and attend Court proceedings.
• Manage a caseload under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002.

Skills

Childcare Law

Public Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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

Role Responsibilities

1. Progress public law childcare cases and attend Court proceedings.
2. Manage a caseload under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002, including applications for care and Supervision Orders, DOLs, Placement, and Adoption Orders.
3. Receive support from Caseworkers 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

Joining Sandwell Council offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment with benefits including:

• Generous annual leave, with additional entitlement after 5 years of service.
• Access to discounts via our Employee Benefits portal.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Application Process

For more information, contact Fiona Davis at [e-mail]. Please submit your application promptly as we reserve the right to close vacancies early if filled.

For assistance or inquiries, contact the Resourcing Team at 0121 569 3300 or [e-mail].

Visit our careers page for more details about working for Sandwell Council and our recruitment process.

To apply, download the application form and send it to: [e-mail].

Learn more about our values and behaviors at our One Team Framework.