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Childcare Solicitor

4 months ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time
Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Berkshire, which is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Childcare Advocate to join their Joint Legal Team. As a shared service, this local authority cases across many different aspects of public children law for six separate client authorities.

ROLE: Childcare Advocate

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

  • Advocate at all levels of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
  • Work closely with the childcare lawyer who has conduct of the case
  • Assist in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome for the case
  • Cover hearings on behalf of the whole team

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years of experience in public children law
  • Extensive knowledge of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
  • Excellent advocacy skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work with an experienced team
  • Remote working for all advocates' meetings
  • In-person hearings when required