Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Berkshire, which is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Childcare Advocate to join their Joint Legal Team. As a shared service, this local authority cases across many different aspects of public children law for six separate client authorities.
ROLE: Childcare Advocate
CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing
Key Responsibilities
* Advocate at all levels of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
* Work closely with the childcare lawyer who has conduct of the case
* Assist in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome for the case
* Cover hearings on behalf of the whole team
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years of experience in public children law
* Extensive knowledge of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
* Excellent advocacy skills
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work with an experienced team
* Remote working for all advocates' meetings
* In-person hearings when required