Solicitor (Childcare)

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We are looking for a qualified lawyer, with experience of childcare law who can progress public law childcare cases and attend Court, to join our busy and supportive team dealing with children safeguarding.
The postholder will have a caseload of childcare cases under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002. This includes applications for care and Supervision Orders, DOLs, Placement and Adoption Orders.
There will be Caseworker support for all cases allocated.
You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of practical legal work of which 2 years must have been gained in public law / childcare law.
Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor/Barrister (chartered legal executive authorised to practice)
Benefits
Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
• Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a number of retail locations, gym membership, cinemas and more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For further information about the role, please contact Fiona Davis at
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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