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Childcare Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
London
Salary
£35,838 - £43,383
Closing date
30 Jul 2017
Reference
ZA/022154

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Practice area
Other, Children law, Public law
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
Not applicable
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

LAW Absolute is currently recruiting on an exclusive basis to permanent Childcare Lawyer positions with an innovative and highly regarded local authority shared service, with offices in London and the Home Counties.

Our client is a Lexcel and IIP Gold accredited practice, who prides themselves on delivering a high quality service. As an organisation, they embrace change and innovation and are regarded as being extremely forward thinking with their approach.

About the position

Childcare Lawyers within the local authority are expected to undertake the following duties:

•          Provide advice, representation and undertake research relating to childcare matters, including; public law care proceedings, adoption, child protection and fostering

•           Carry a caseload of matters in proceedings and pre – proceedings

•           Advocacy in the relevant courts, including contested hearing

•           Brief counsel as appropriate for more complex cases

•           Attend and advise at legal planning meetings

The successful candidate will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset and should have relevant experience. We will consider less experienced individuals with the right personal qualities and an excellent approach to client care who are able to grow into the role. Candidates from both the public and private sector with relevant experience are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice’s current staff is drawn from both sectors.

The role will be based either in their London or Home Counties’ office, both of which offer excellent transport links.  The practice has dedicated child social care teams for each major client and candidates will be assigned to work primarily with one council client, although they may be expected to support colleagues working for other council clients. There will be travel to client’s offices and court but staff are able to work remotely.  

About you

The successful candidate will not only have previous childcare experience but will also be ambitious, driven by delivering a high quality service and be able to work under pressure. It is important for the client that candidates are committed to this area of law and have a genuine enthusiasm for their work. The ability to work to tight deadlines is essential.

If you would be interested in applying to this position then please send your CV to Zoe Alex- zalex@lawabsolute.com or call 020 7092 8012 for a confidential conversation. The closing date for applications for this position is Monday 24th July 2017.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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