Job Description
Childcare Lawyer
Permanent
Hybrid working
£52,460 - £58,959
About the Childcare Lawyer position:
Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their team and recruit an experienced childcare solicitor on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer will include:
* Managing DOL (Deprivation of Liberty) and Secure Accommodation proceedings.
* Drafting applications, case management documents, threshold statements, orders and case summaries as necessary
* Dealing with S7 and S37 matters
* Providing advocacy in court
* Lead and take responsibility for routine and more complex cases as directed by the Principal Lawyer
* Manage up to three legal assistants, empowering and engaging them to continually improve and deliver successful outcomes
Experience required for the Childcare Lawyer position:
* Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
* Prior experience in childcare law, gained within the public or private sector
Benefits that come with th...