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Locum Childcare Solicitor

Employer
Venn Group - Bristol
Location
South West
Salary
£45 - £50 Per Hour
Closing date
19 Jun 2019
Reference
6837520

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

Job Details

Locum Childcare Solicitor Opportunity

A large local authority in the South West are currently recruiting for a Locum Childcare Solicitor to join the Legal Department on a locum basis for a 3 month duration.

Our client provides an innovative legal service. They are seeking to add an experienced Solicitor who can provide a pro-active and comprehensive service to clients on their duties towards children and young people.

Duties will include:

  • Managing a caseload of care proceedings and PLO cases, including complex cases, non-accidental injury cases and cases with an international dimension
  • Providing client care and undertaking case management of the issued proceedings and PLO matters
  • Providing legal advice to the client department at all levels
  • Preparing s.31 cases ready for issuing with the Court
  • Liaising with other parties including solicitors and experts to progress cases
  • Undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates and County Court
  • Carrying out advocacy at CMC, directions, interim hearings and at advocates meetings
  • Conducting hearings to include Contested and Final Contested
  • Advising client social workers in safeguarding children matters including in private law and s.37 matters


In return our client is able to offer a stable, long term assignment in a progressive and modern council. A competitive rate of up to £50 per hour (Inside IR35) is offered for this position. Flexible working is available for this assignment and 1-2 days home working could be offered.

For further information, please contact Jon Fowell or Alice Hughes on 0117 930 8760 or alternatively send your CV to jfowell@venngroup.com. We look forward to your application.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Company

Venn Group is an acknowledged leader in professional interim recruitment, dedicated to helping our clients fill critical skills gaps with experienced contractors, locums and temporary staffing solutions. 

Our specialist teams apply extensive sector knowledge to understand the complexities of each specific assignment, ensuring an effective process, tailored to your time frame and budget. Our interim business is complemented by dedicated permanent recruitment expertise.

Whether you are looking for exceptional people, who can make a positive difference from day one or you are looking for a new role, Venn Group can help.

We are positive, practical and collaborative and we would welcome the opportunity to deliver an outstanding service to you.

Essentially, we do our job, so you can get on with yours.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01179 308 760
Location
Prince House
43-51 Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4PS
GB

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