At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex childcare cases and advocate in court for the council.
- Company: Supportive local authority in the East of England.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process welcoming diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in public sector law; solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 60 £ per hour.
Rate: £55 - 60 per hour (umbrella)
Location: East of England
Working: Hybrid/Full-time
About the Childcare Lawyer Role:
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a locum Childcare Lawyer on a full-time basis, to join a supportive local authority based in the East of England. The role will be for an initial 3-month period with a strong possibility of this being extended.
Key Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer role:
- To carry a caseload of complex childcare matters
- To attend court and advocate on behalf of the council
- To act as a Legal Advisor
- To provide legal advice and support services to clients
The role involves hybrid working as court attendance in person is required. It is essential that you have a background in working in the public sector or local government. We would be looking for a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive for this role.
How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role:
To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Keah Parke in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.
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