At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage childcare cases and provide legal advice on Child Protection and Safeguarding.
- Company: Join a supportive local authority team in Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Flexible remote/hybrid work, excellent support, and positive work atmosphere.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Sellick Partnership are proud to be working with this Greater Manchester based local authority to recruit a locum Childcare Lawyer to join their well-established team. This role can be worked remotely but hybrid is preferred for advocacy.
Feedback from current locums within the local authority is very positive, notably they provide excellent legal officer support, supportive and receptive management and a general positive atmosphere!
Responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of childcare cases and advising on all aspects of law relevant to Child Protection and Safeguarding.
- Communicating both verbally and in writing to a consistently high standard with the ability to translate and present complex legal advice in a way that can be clearly understood by a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrating exceptional advocacy skills in Family Court where appropriate.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Emily Hawksworth in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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