Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis.

Please find below further details regarding the role and the requirements for the position.
ROLE: Childcare LawyerLOCATION: North LondonRATE: £45.00 to £55.00 per hourCONTRACT: 37 hours per week, 3 months ongoing contract
Please note that this role would require office attendance 1 day per week.
The Childcare Lawyer Role

To manage and progress a full caseload of Childcare Law matters through to completion
Cases will be related to children’s social care, public law care proceedings, child protection, adoption and fostering and public law duties in relation to children in need and looked after children
To undertake advocacy up to contested hearings

The Person

A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with a minimum of 12 months PQE within Childcare Law
Experience in dealing with public childcare matters on behalf of a public sector organisation would be essential
Comfortable in undertaking care proceedings when required to do so

The Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Weekly payroll options

If this Childcare Lawyer sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.