Senior Childcare Attorney

2 days ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Full time
About the Role

Sellick Partnership is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Childcare Lawyer to join our client, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, in a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of Childcare Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants.
  • Allocate work, provide personal development, and conduct 1:1 meetings.
  • Support lawyers in their training and development, and deputize for the Principal Lawyer.
  • Handle complex care matters, including adoption, catastrophic injury, fatalities, and international elements.
  • Manage a caseload of child protection cases, with opportunities for advocacy in the Family Court.
  • Advise Social Services clients on relevant legislation.
  • Prepare legal documentation, including court documents, and assist in specialized matters.
  • Conduct legal research.
Requirements
  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a current practicing certificate.
  • Experience in Childcare Law from private or local authority practice.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid working arrangement.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary.
  • Excellent local government pension scheme.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangement.
  • Generous annual leave allowance.
  • Flexi time and banked flexi days.
  • Car lease scheme and salary sacrifice options.
  • Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements.


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