Community Services Childcare Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Islington Norfolk, United Kingdom Aatom Recruitment Full time

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Community Services Lawyer (Childcare team) on a 3 months contract with the possibility of further extension.
To provide specialist and pro-active legal advice and assistance at a senior level on all aspects of Social Services matters (including childcare, adoption, judicial reviews, community care and mental health).
To act as in-house advocate and undertake a minimum of 12 hearings per year in Social Services cases and to assist the Principal Advocacy Lawyer (Advocacy) and the Principal Lawyer (Childcare) in monitoring and reducing the spend on Counsel.
To take a lead in developing policy and good practice within the post holder’s area of responsibility.
To deal with corporate complaints and Member enquiries as and when required.
To assist with client liaison, provide clients and chief lawyer with regular updates on caseloads, to input data as required for reporting purposes and to draft reports as required.
Admitted solicitor or qualified barrister with childcare experience in public law proceedings
Experience of advocacy and of dealing with complex social services matters including childcare, adoption, judicial review, community care and mental health
A thorough knowledge of the law and practice relating to social services including childcare, adoption, judicial review, community care and mental health
Thorough knowledge of Judicial Review Process and the procedure of the High Court, County Court and Magistrates Court in relation to Social Services Law
Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally with good presentation skills
Ability to comply with good practice management standards as laid down by the Law Society or other relevant body.
Ability to use Information Technology for the purpose of casework and the provision of performance and management information



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