Permanent Childcare Lawyer

Overview

Childcare Lawyer

— Full-time 35 hours, PermanentSalary: £50,646 - £55,710 per annum + Market Supplement £5,178. DBS required.Hybrid working with the office in Catford; the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office twice a week.

About the Childcare Lawyer position

Sellick Partnership are exclusively recruiting for a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join a supportive and sociable Legal Team with a local council within the London area. The client is seeking a qualified lawyer who has experience in Childcare Law, preferably from a local authority setting, but applications from private practice are welcome.

This role can be worked on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

Deputise for the Senior Social Care LawyersHandle a demanding and busy caseload of mainly child protection cases, with the opportunity to undertake advocacy in the Central Family CourtAdvise Social Services clients in person and in writing on all aspects of relevant legislationPrepare all legal documents relevant to the caseload, including a wide variety of court documents; advise on social care law; and assist the Senior Social Care Lawyers and Principal Lawyer with the most complex or specialised matters as requiredAttend meetings with clients and external parties, professionals’ meetings and panels as required; advise on all aspects of social services workCarry out legal research

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE (Barrister, Solicitor or CILEx)Current practising certificateExperience in Childcare Law; preferably from a local authority setting, but applications from private practice are welcomeExperience in advocacy is desirable

Benefits

Fantastic training and development opportunitiesLocal Government pension schemeBike loan and season ticketsSignificant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurantsDiscounted gym membershipGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveSupportive staff networksFlexible working

Salary details

Salary: £50,646 - £55,710 per annum + Market Supplement £5,178 per annum

Additional information

N: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception is when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Interested in applying for the Childcare Lawyer role?This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a Legal Team with a great reputation. Candidates are expected to be very experienced, ideally with a local government background.

Diversity

Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments in the application or interview process, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We support access to work; further details are available at /access-to-work/apply

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Note

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