Childcare Lawyer
- Employer
- LAW Absolute
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £20.00 - £37.00 per hour
- Closing date
- 4 Jul 2019
- Reference
- ZA/024349
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- Practice area
- Children law
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
LAW Absolute is recruiting to a Childcare Lawyer role with a local authority based in South London.
Our client is seeking Childcare Lawyers available on short notice as this position is being offered on an initial three month temporary basis.
As the successful Childcare Lawyer you will be required to undertake the following duties:
- Carry a caseload of approximately 14 cases (mixture of cases in proceedings and PLO matters)
- Provide advice and representation relating to childcare matters including; care proceedings, adoption, child protection and fostering
- Undertake advocacy in court to include; CMC’s, IRH’s, PLO’s and Direction Hearings
- Attend meetings alongside expert witnesses
- Attend legal planning meetings
Due to the urgent nature of the role, you must be available on no more than three weeks’ notice in order to be considered. Previous experience of working within another local authority would be advantageous although candidates from the private sector with public childcare exposure are encouraged to apply.
Please only apply if you possess public childcare experience and are able to start on short notice. This is not a training opportunity. To apply for the role please send an updated copy of your CV to zalex@lawabsolute.com
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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.
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.
- Website
- http://www.lawabsolute.com/
- 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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