Child Care Lawyer

Location: Reading/BerkshireContract: 12 months (Maternity Cover)Working Hours: Full time, Hybrid

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lawyer to join our client's Child-Care Team on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults, children, and young people.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support families and avoid care proceedings.
• Commit to reclaiming PLO as a last point of hope for families.
• Adopt and promote Best Practice within the team.
• Work closely with the Child Care Court Teams.
• Handle a wide range of interesting and complex pre-proceedings/PLO cases.
• Engage with Children’s Services to take a holistic approach to problem-solving.
• Recognise and manage risks to ensure timely issuance of proceedings when necessary.

• Enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.
• Experience in handling pre-proceedings/PLO cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a holistic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Opportunity to work on diverse and complex cases.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV and/or reach out to Sophie Clarke at REED to find out more information.