At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Child Protection cases and conduct legal planning meetings.
- Company: Join a dynamic public sector team making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hybrid work, and impactful legal work.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in child protection law while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Lawyer with advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
Role: Senior Lawyer - Child Protection
Contract Length: 12 weeks+
Location: Hybrid/Peterborough (Attendance at court is required, office attendance is flexible, ideal is 2–3 times per week)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £55-£60 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Lawyer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR LAWYER
- Manage a Child Protection caseload from legal planning meetings through to final hearings
- Conduct legal planning meetings and Public Law Outline meetings
- Handle Child Protection proceedings
- Attend and undertake advocacy work
- Manage urgent Interim Care Order (ICO) hearings
- Prepare and conduct own advocacy
- Deal with deprivation of liberty matters
- Handle discharge of care order applications
- Manage reduction and discharge applications
- Provide support with duty solicitor/lawyer rota slots
- Undertake general Child Protection casework
If you are a Senior Lawyer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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