A local authority based in Manchester is seeking a Childcare Lawyer with advocacy for an initial period of three months. The successful Childcare Lawyer will be required to carry a full and varied caseload. You will advise on matters such as NAI, adoption, fostering, contact etc. you will hold a caseload of circa. 10-12 cases in proceedings and will need to undertake hearings such as IRH, CMH and final hearings lasting a few days. The client is seeking candidates available to attend the office or attend in person hearings. As a minimum you will need to attend fortnightly. Advocacy must be undertaken and is non-negotiable. You must have a practising certificate to be considered for the role. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.