Childcare Legal Officer

Venn Group's Public Sector Legal Team is recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Childcare Legal Officer to join a Local Authority in the East Midlands.

This position is offered on a full-time locum basis with a predicted contract length of at least 3 months with a strong likelihood of extension. The ideal candidate will be highly efficient and be able to organise and prioritise their time effectively, working with little supervision. Experience of working in a Local Authority would be advantageous, however it is not essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate practical experience in childcare or family matters and a strong interest in Local Authority law.

The daily duties will include but are not limited to:

• Successfully handling a case load of s7 & s37 cases
• Preparing legal documents for County Court including applications for care or supervision orders and emergency protection orders
• Assisting with Care and Adoption applications and preparing court bundles
• Collating evidence for court and take witness statements ahead of final Hearings
• Corresponding with Social Workers, experts and other parties

We look forward to your application.

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion