Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer
Permanent
Hybrid working
£44,711 - £50,788
About the Childcare Lawyer position:
Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their team and recruit a newly qualified solicitor on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer will include:
- Managing and advising on all aspects of care proceedings and adoption proceedings and dealing with international issues as necessary
- Managing DOL and Secure Accommodation proceedings
- Drafting applications, case management documents, threshold statements, orders and case summaries as necessary
- Dealing with S7 and S37 matters
- Undertaking advocacy in court for cases as required
Experience required for the Childcare Lawyer position:
- Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive
- Prior experience in childcare law, gained within the public or private sector
Benefits that come with the Childcare Lawyer role include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Competitive Local Government pension scheme
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available
- Death in service policy
How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role:
For more information or to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
