Childcare Lawyer
Local Authority
£35 per hour
Locum, Full or Part time
3 months+
Kent
A Childcare solicitor is required to join a supportive local authority in the Kent area. My client is looking for an experienced Childcare solicitor to join them on an initial 3 month basis.
As a Childcare solicitor you will carry a full Public Childcare caseload; you will be handling around 10-12 Care and Pre-proceeding cases. These will cover a range of matters; duties will include:
- Mental Health
- Neglect
- Substance misuse
- Designated authority
- Attending PLO meetings
- Conducting of advocacy
Required skills and experience of the Private Client Solicitor
- Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE experience
- Public Childcare Law experience- this can be in either a local authority or Private Practice setting
- Experience of conducting your own advocacy
Benefits of the role:
- Flexibility with Part Time or Full Time options
- Home working options
- A competitive hourly rate
- Excellent paralegal support with one to every two solicitors
- Team support and guidance
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now, or contact Amy Swain at Sellick Partnership on 0161 834 1642, or via email on.
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