Childcare Lawyer/Advocate

LAW Absolute are recruiting on an exclusive basis to a  locum Childcare Lawyer/Advocate position with a vibrant and welcoming local authority based in the West Midlands.

Our client is forward thinking with their approach and have a vibrant and innovative team.

The managers are supportive and able to accommodate flexible/remote working requirements

About the position

The successful candidate will be expected to carry  out the following duties:

• To act as a legal advisor to the client organisations in relation to their children’s social care functions and other corporate or constitutional and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations and to protect the best interests of the client organisations
• Advise upon and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people to secure the proper course of action and balanced and favourable judgements
• Advise upon other matters relating to children’s social care as required by the client organisation

This role can be offered on either a full advocacy based role or a role that consists of casework and advocacy.

It is essential that you are hard-working and can perform your duties efficiently with minimal supervision whilst maintaining a high standard service at all times.

If this is something this is of interest to you, the please do not hesitate to send a copy of your updated CV to Holly - hbedi@lawabsolute.com for a confidential conversation.

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.

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