Job Description
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a London Borough Council who are seeking a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position and assignment.
ROLE: Childcare Lawyer
LOCATION: West London
RATE: £50.00 to £55.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 6 to 9 month maternity cover, full time
Please note that this would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days in the office per week)
The Role of the Childcare Lawyer
1. To manage a personal caseload of Childcare Law cases through to completion
2. To hold a mixed caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceedings
3. Other matters will include designation of authority, secure accommodation, age assessment judicial reviews and deprivation of liberty authorisations
The Person
4. A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 12 months' PQE
5. Previous experience of care proceedings within a local authority
6. Experienced in undertaking own advocacy