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LAW Absolute is recruiting on an interim basis for a Childcare Advocate Lawyer position with a local authority based in South London. The role will initially be for a period of 3 months.

Childcare Advocates will join the council’s advocacy unit and will be responsible for providing high level advice and assistance for the legal department. You will advocate on a range of cases to include non- accidental injury, child sex abuse and court of appeal cases. The role will offer the successful Childcare Advocate an interesting and varied practice.

Childcare Advocates within the team do not carry a caseload as the primary purpose of the position is advocacy. It is essential that you can show previous experience conducting advocacy at final contested hearings lasting at least 5 days. The council’s cases are usually heard within the courts located close to the council in South London.

The successful Childcare Advocate will not only have previous childcare advocacy experience but will also be ambitious, driven by delivering a high-quality service, and be able to work under pressure. It is important for the client that candidates are committed to this area of law and have a genuine enthusiasm for their work and for working as part of a wider team. Previous advocacy experience is essential.

In order to register an interest in the role, please send a copy of your updated CV to zalex@lawabsolute.com

As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.

To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit www.lawabsolute.com

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