Locum Childcare Lawyer – West Midlands – 9-12 Months (Mat Cover) – Full Time - Remote Working – £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella)
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the West Midlands area who are recruiting for a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their department.
This is a full-time position, however candidates with part-time availability possessing relevant experience will also be considered. It will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future.
This assignment is offered for an initial period of 9-12 Months to cover Maternity, however this is subject to change dependent on workload and the needs of the team.
This opportunity is suitable for a Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within Local Government.
Daily duties may include:
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Representing the council on Public Law Children Act matters
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Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases to include all pre-proceedings
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Advising at LPM and PLO meetings
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Performing own advocacy to include contested and final hearings
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Advising client departments on complex issues concerning Childcare law
Prior knowledge of Adult Social Care and Education matters would be advantageous for this role.
An hourly rate of up to £50 per hour (umbrella) is offered for this position.
For further information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Will Pardoe on 0121 616 0660, alternatively email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.