Permanent Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Lawyer

Full-time 35 hours

Permanent

Salary : £50,646 - £55,710 per annum + Market Supplement £5,178

DBS required

About the Childcare Lawyer position :

Sellick Partnership are excited to be exclusively recruiting for a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join a supportive and sociable Legal Team with a local council within the London area. Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer who has experience in Childcare Law, preferably from a local authority setting but they are open to applicants from private practice who want to transfer their skills. The role can be worked on a hybrid working basis, and the desired candidate will be expected to attend the office in Catford twice a week.

The main duties of the successful Childcare Lawyer will include :

Deputise for the Senior Social Care Lawyers

Handling a demanding and busy caseload of mainly child protection cases, with the opportunity to undertake advocacy in the Central Family Court

Advising Social Services clients in person and in writing, on all aspects of relevant legislation

Prepare all legal documentation relevant to the caseload, and in particular prepare a wide variety of court documents, advise on social care law, and assist the Senior Social Care Lawyers and Principal Lawyer in relation to the most complex or specialised matters as and when required

Attend all meetings with clients and external parties, professionals' meetings and panels as re...