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Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Legal
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Wembley, Greater London HA9 6EZ, England

Salary

£50,000 - £55,155 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Childcare Solicitor for a local authority in Greater London, specifically Brent Council, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office.
  • The role demands strong advocacy skills, as the candidate will attend court hearings and manage complex childcare law cases from start to finish.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £50,000 to £55,155 annually, and applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Responsibilities include providing legal advice, representing Children Services, and handling proceedings related to child protection and adoption.
  • Benefits include a pension scheme, holiday allowance, hybrid working, and a bonus scheme, with referrals for successful candidates rewarded with £250.

Service Care Solutions are working alongside an informed local authority, based in Greater London, which needs a Childcare Solicitor to join its team. The role would require someone with strong advocacy skills and someone willing to attend court hearings.

ROLE: Childcare Solicitor

LOCATION: Brent Council/Hybrid - Attend office 3 days a week

Salary: 50,000 - 55,155.00 annually

Responsibilities:

  • Handle complex caseloads from start to completion in childcare law.
  • Provide advocacy at all levels of family courts, legal advice, and responsive legal services to clients in respect of childcare law and other aspects of law in relation to children
  • Represent Children Services in accordance with instructions in private and public law proceedings
  • Provide advice on the law and practice in relation to child protection, adoption, human rights, and any related proceedings involving vulnerable children

About you:

  • A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years PQE
  • Experience of dealing with care proceedings within a local authority would be essential for this position.
  • Good communication skills verbal and in-person.

Benefits:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Holiday Allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Bonus Scheme

If this Childcare Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, (url removed), or via phone at (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.

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