Overview
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a qualified lawyer with experience in childcare law to progress public law childcare cases and attend Court, to join our busy and supportive team dealing with children safeguarding.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of childcare cases under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002, including applications for care and Supervision Orders, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs), Placement and Adoption Orders.
* Progress cases with Caseworker support for all allocated cases.
* Attend Court as required.
Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor/Barrister (chartered legal executive authorised to practice).
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in practical legal work, with at least 2 years in public law / childcare law.
Employment details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Public Sector
Contact
For further information about the role, please contact Fiona Davis at Fiona_Davis@sandwell.gov.uk
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