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Locum Childcare Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England
Locum Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor
Local Authority based in South-East England
12 month rolling contract
Full time, 37 hours per week, 2 days in office
Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Childcare Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 12-month role (with the potential to be extended).
Requirements:
* Strong experience in Public Law Outline (PLO), handling pre-proceedings cases, and working to avoid care proceedings where possible.
* Familiarity with best practices in childcare law, particularly in supporting families to resolve issues without court intervention.
* Ability to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants.
* Experience collaborating with Children’s Services to assess risks and issue proceedings promptly when necessary.
* Capability to handle complex and interesting cases, providing an opportunity to grow your expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Pre-Proceedings Team, including lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants, to manage PLO cases and ensure the best outcomes for families and vulnerable individuals.
* Actively contribute to the team’s goal of using PLO as a last resort, helping families resolve issues without escalating to care proceedings.
* Liaise closely with Children’s Services, adopting a holistic approach to problem-solving, while recognizing risks and issuing care proceedings when needed.
* Work on a wide range of complex cases, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your legal skills in childcare law.
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