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Childcare lawyer

Chelmsford
Permanent
Venn
Lawyer
Posted: 17 October
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Childcare Lawyer with a Local Authority in the South East

Working arrangement: Hybrid – minimum two days per week in office

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £46,000 – £52,400 per annum


An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Lawyer to join a highly regarded and forward-thinking Legal Services team within a South East local authority. This position offers the chance to work within a well-structured and supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged.


As a key member of the Childcare and Safeguarding team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation on all aspects of public law children’s cases, supporting the authority in protecting vulnerable children and delivering positive outcomes for families.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and advise on a varied caseload of care proceedings, adoption proceedings, and related public law matters

• Handle Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) and Secure Accommodation proceedings

• Draft applications, case management documents, threshold statements, orders, and case summaries

• Advise on Section 7 and Section 37 reports and provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to social care professionals

• Undertake advocac...

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