Childcare Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute.
- Location
-
London (Greater)
London (Greater)London (Greater)
- Salary
- £20.00 - £35.00 per hour
- Posted
- 15 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 16 Mar 2018
- Ref
- ZA/020718
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
LAW Absolute is currently recruiting to a Childcare Lawyer role with a Local Authority based in London. Our client is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for three months initially although this role is likely to extend.
The Local Authority is based a short walk from the station and is close to a number of shops and restaurants.
The successful Childcare Lawyer will be required to hit the ground running and handle a full caseload from the outset.
The role will involve handling the following matters:
- Providing advice and representation relating to childcare matters including; public law care proceedings, adoption, child protection and fostering.
- Carrying a caseload of matters both in proceedings and pre-proceedings
- Undertaking advocacy in the relevant courts and tribunals to include, CMC's, IRH's, PLO's and Direction Hearings
- Attending meetings with expert witnesses
- Preparing briefs to Counsel for more complex hearings
- Attending legal planning meetings when required
It essential that you can work well in a forward-thinking, fast paced environment due to the busy nature of the role. Previous experience of handling a full public childcare caseload is essential for the role.
LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.
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