At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and representation for Children Social Care in safeguarding and adoption matters.
- Company: Dynamic local authority focused on child welfare and legal support.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor/CILEX or Barrister with 2+ years of children law experience.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
Hourly rate from £50 - £60 per hour umbrella. Full time - 9.30am - 5.30pm with 1 hour breaks. The contract will initially be for 3 months as standard but is likely to be renewed beyond that for at least another 3 months. Based in Tooley Street. 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing legal advice to and representation for Children Social Care in all safeguarding, adoption and non-care matters.
- Will have a caseload of care cases, non-care matters and PLO pre-proceedings cases.
- Will attend and provide legal advice at LPM Panel.
- Will cover duty sessions per month.
- Must ensure that case files are Lexcel compliant.
- Must assist and support the Head of Team in delivering corporate and Team priorities and objectives.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor/CILEX or Barrister with rights to conduct litigation and up-to-date practising certificates.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years children law experience working in a local authority.
- Must have experience in holding care cases, DOLs, Secure, SGO, Adoption and Discharge applications, Disclosure and redactions.
- Able to conduct own advocacy on cases would be desirable.
Locum Childcare Lawyer employer: Delstad Recruitment LTD
As a Locum Childcare Lawyer based in Tooley Street, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding children and providing essential legal services. Our organisation values professional development, offering opportunities for growth and advancement within the field of childcare law, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and a collaborative work culture. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on making a meaningful impact in the community, we are an excellent employer for those seeking rewarding and purposeful legal work.
