Locum Childcare Solicitor – Fully Remote Working – One to One Legal Officer Support – 3 months initially– £45-£55 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are excited to be recruiting for a Locum Childcare Solicitor to join an excellent Local Authority. This assignment will be for an initial period of three months to cover maternity leave and is able be worked either fully remote or on a hybrid basis. Due to the current workload, the client is seeking a candidate who is available for full time hours.
The ideal candidate would be a Qualified Solicitor who is able to handle a busy caseload of Childcare matters alongside conducting their own advocacy with professional experience gained within Local Government. The position benefits from one to one legal support from a dedicated Legal Officer.
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 between £45-£55 Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.
For further information, please contact Will Pardoe or Connie Ross on 0121 616 0660, alternatively please email your CV to midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Locum Childcare Solicitor – Fully Remote Working – Legal Officer Support – 3 months initially– £45-£55 per hour Umbrella
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