Childcare Lawyer

6 days ago


West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Full time

Job Summary

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be recruiting for a Childcare Lawyer to join a local authority in Yorkshire on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or barrister with experience in care proceedings to transfer into childcare law.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for holding a caseload of care cases and pre-proceedings, advising clients on child protection, care proceedings, special guardianship, private law proceedings, fostering legislation, and adoption law. They will also attend legal planning, PLO, and Gateway meetings, prepare for hearings, and conduct advocacy in the Family Court.

Key Responsibilities

  • Holding a caseload of care cases and pre-proceedings
  • Advising clients on child protection, care proceedings, special guardianship, private law proceedings, fostering legislation, and adoption law
  • Attending legal planning, PLO, and Gateway meetings
  • Preparing for hearings and conducting advocacy in the Family Court
  • Drafting threshold documents

What We Offer

Sellick Partnership is an inclusive workforce that welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Local government pension
  • Remote working
  • Flexible working
  • Training and support
  • Excellent maternity and sick/medical leave
  • Mental-well being support
  • Excellent holiday package

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or barrister with experience in care proceedings. They will also have excellent communication and advocacy skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.


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