Childcare Solicitor

Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Berkshire, which is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Childcare Advocate to join their Joint Legal Team. As a shared service, this local authority cases across many different aspects of public children law for six separate client authorities.

ROLE: Childcare Advocate
CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities
Advocate at all levels of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
Work closely with the childcare lawyer who has conduct of the case
Assist in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome for the case
Cover hearings on behalf of the whole team

Requirements
Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years of experience in public children law
Extensive knowledge of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
Excellent advocacy skills

Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work with an experienced team
Remote working for all advocates' meetings
In-person hearings when required