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Childcare Solicitor

Employer
Hays Legal
Location
England, West Midlands
Salary
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
Closing date
27 Jul 2017
Reference
3063263

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Practice area
Children law
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

Solicitor with Childcare experience required to join a local authority in the West Midlands.


Your new company
Hays are currently working in partnership with a well-established, modern local authority which puts huge emphasis on development and improvement of their services. The organisation is currently undergoing fundamental operational changes. Due to their constant expansion and improvement, an excellent has arisen for a Children's Solicitor to join their Legal Services Team.

Your new role
You will act as a specialist legal adviser to the Children's Wellbeing Directorate (CWB) and you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and case proceedings. You'll take active role in advising and representing the CWB and will also be expected to undertake your own advocacy.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will be a UK qualified Children's Solicitor with good working knowledge of local authority procedures. You'll have experience in conducting your own advocacy, drafting relevant legal documents and decision making. You will also have experience in drafting relevant legal documents and managing a caseload of legal matters.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a generous remuneration and pension scheme, as well as 25 days of holiday plus additional 2 days unpaid holiday at Christmas. You will have the opportunity to work from home with excellent work-life balance. There are also great opportunities for career progression and challenging work environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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