Locum Childcare Lawyer
Locum Childcare Lawyer – Midlands – Remote Working – 3 months initially– up to GBP65 per hour (Umbrella) D.O.E.
Venn Group's specialist legal team are thrilled to be recruiting for a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join an excellent Local Authority in the Midlands area.
This assignment will run for an initial period of three months with the possibility of extension thereafter and will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future.
This assignment is offered on a full–time basis however candidates possessing the relevant experience who can only offer part–time hours may also be considered.
The ideal candidate would be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive who is able to handle a busy caseload of Childcare matters alongside conducting their own advocacy with professional experience gained within Local Government.
Duties may include:
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Providing Childcare Public Law advice and undertake all aspects of Care Proceedings work
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Attending and advise at meetings across the County attended by professionals, particularly Legal Planning Meetings and PLO meetings and other similar meetings as directed by the Principal Lawyer and/or Assistant Chief Legal Officer
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Conducting advocacy before the Family Courts and instruct counsel and the Council's in–house advocates where appropriate as well as preparation of cases
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Ensuring that decisions made by the client department are lawful and accord with County Council policy
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Maintaining an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide briefing notes and training for colleagues and client officers.
An attractive hourly rate of up to GBP65 (Umbrella) is offered for this position dependant on experience.
For further information, please contact Tom Hoult or Connie Ross , alternatively please email your CV to .
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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