Senior Childcare Lawyer

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

Our client, a Local Authority based in the North West, is currently recruiting for a Senior Childcare Lawyer on a locum basis for 3-months initially.


The role offers remote working with attendance required at hearings in the Manchester Courts, and the rate is in the region of £55 p/hour UMB.


The team have capacity for full-time hours, however part-time and flexible options will be considered.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a caseload of complex legal work relating to public and private children’s law, including conducting and managing a caseload of legal applications and providing advice to the client group
  • Taking responsibility for legal safeguarding and planning for children, with political sensitivity in relation to advising on the same
  • Handling own advocacy, including representing the Council in contested proceedings
  • Acting as a mentor to a designated Lawyer and/or Legal Officer
  • Demonstrating a knowledge of wider local government law and issues


Working hours:

  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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