Locum Childcare Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Venn Group (Birmingham)
- Location
- England
- Salary
- £45 - 50 per hour
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 25 Jul 2022
- Ref
- 7212880/TGH
- Contact
- Isla Adesina
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
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Locum Childcare Solicitor - Predominantly Remote Working - Up to £50 per hour umbrella - Midlands
Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the West Midlands who are recruiting for a Locum Children's Social Care Lawyer to join their legal department.
This is a full-time position however candidates with part-time availability may also be considered. The role is offered for a period of 3 Months with likelihood of an extension and will be worked on an all remote basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive and the ideal candidate will have previous experience working within Local Government and must be experienced in dealing with case management and advocacy in care and pre-proceedings cases.
Duties may include:
- Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings
- Advising at LPM and PLO meetings
- Performing own advocacy to include contested and final hearings
- Supporting client departments and senior officers within the local authority on complex issues concerning Childcare Law
- Advising on public law children matters relating to care and placement proceedings, fostering and adoption, and general children's social care matters.
- Conducting Advocacy in all tiers of court, including the High court, Family Court and Court of Protection.
An attractive rate of up to £50 per hour umbrella will be offered to the successful candidates depending on their level of experience.
Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Tom Hoult via phone or email for further information.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Childcare Solicitor - Predominantly Remote Working - Up to £50 per hour umbrella - Midlands