Childcare Lawyer
- Location England
- Job type Locum
- Salary £45 - 50 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J84633
Locum Childcare Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England
Locum Civil Litigation and Prosecutions Solicitor
Up to £50 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)
Local Authority based in South-East England
12 month rolling contract
Full time, 37 hours per week, 2 days in office
Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Childcare Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 12-month role (with the potential to be extended)
Requirements:
- Strong experience in Public Law Outline (PLO), handling pre-proceedings cases and working to avoid care proceedings where possible.
- Familiarity with Best Practice in childcare law, particularly in supporting families to resolve issues without court intervention.
- Ability to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants.
- Experience collaborating with Children’s Services to assess risks and issue proceedings promptly when necessary.
- Capability to handle complex and interesting cases, providing an opportunity to grow your expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with the Pre-Proceedings Team, including lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants, to manage PLO cases and ensure the best outcomes for families and vulnerable individuals.
- Actively contribute to the team’s goal of using PLO as a last resort, helping families resolve issues without escalating to care proceedings.
- Liaise closely with Children’s Services, adopting a holistic approach to problem-solving, while recognizing risks and issuing care proceedings when needed.
- Work on a wide range of complex cases, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your legal skills in childcare law.
If you are interested in this Locum Childcare Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact John Smith in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Childcare Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England