Childcare Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £15.00 - £19.00 per hour
- Posted
- 26 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 23 Apr 2019
- Ref
- ZA/025413
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Child Law
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
LAW Absolute are currently recruiting to a Childcare Lawyer role with a Local Authority based in South East London. Our client is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for three months initially although this role is likely to extend.
The Local Authority is based a short walk from the station and is close to a number of shops and restaurants.
The successful Childcare Lawyer will be required to hit the ground running and handle a full caseload from the outset.
The role will involve handling the following matters:
• Providing advice and representation relating to childcare matters including; public law care proceedings, adoption, child protection and fostering.
• Carrying a caseload of matters both in proceedings and pre-proceedings
• Undertaking advocacy in the relevant courts and tribunals to include, CMC’s, IRH’s, PLO’s and Direction Hearings
• Attending meetings with expert witnesses
• Preparing briefs to Counsel for more complex hearings
• Attending legal planning meetings when required
It essential that you can work well in a forward-thinking, fast paced environment. Previous experience of handling a full public childcare caseload is essential for the position alongside the ability to undertake advocacy.
If this sounds like your ideal role, please get in touch by sending your CV to Zoe Alex- zalex@lawabsolute.com
At LAW Absolute 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 every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.
LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute 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 every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.