Solicitor (Child Care)
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Job Summary
- Offer legal support to Childrens Services and Skills teams.
- Handle a comprehensive and challenging childcare caseload.
- Provide guidance to officers members partners and clients on childcare law policy and procedures.
- Conduct litigation and advocacy across all Family Court levels.
- Advise on:
- Care Proceedings
- Public Law Outline (PLO)
- Child Protection
- Adoption
- Placement Orders
- Special Guardianship Orders
- Emergency Applications
- Pre-Proceedings
- Care Proceedings
- Draft legal documents applications pleadings and court papers.
- Counsel clients on legal risks and implications of proposed actions.
- Attend court hearings tribunals panels and inquiries.
- Deliver training and briefings to clients colleagues and partner organizations.
- Participate in committees and meetings as required.
- Maintain precise case management and time recording records.
- Ensure adherence to Lexcel standards and all professional obligations.
- Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate or
- Qualified Barrister with a current practising certificate or
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) with Family Litigation Practising Rights.
- In-depth technical knowledge and recent experience in public law childcare proceedings.
- Recent experience within a Local Authority legal department.
- Strong familiarity with:
- Children Act 1989
- Children and Families Act 2014
- Adoption and Children Act 2002
- Relevant childcare case law and statutory guidance
- Children Act 1989
- Experience managing a complex childcare caseload.
- Experience conducting advocacy in Family Courts.
- Knowledge of Family Court protocols and procedures.
- Excellent drafting negotiation communication and case management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Experience using legal case management systems.
- Experience in advocacy during contested hearings.
- Familiarity with Iken Case Management System.
- Understanding of Adult Social Care and/or Education Law.
- Knowledge of Lexcel Practice Management Standards.
- CILEX Advocate qualification for Family Proceedings.
- Must be willing and able to attend court hearings in Birmingham.
- Ability to travel across the Borough and surrounding areas as needed.
- Flexibility to attend meetings court hearings and urgent matters outside normal office hours when necessary.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- 50.00 - 55.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- 37 Hours Per Week
- Predominantly Remote Working
- Court Attendance Required in Birmingham
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded Local Authority legal team.
- Varied and rewarding childcare caseload.
- High level of autonomy and responsibility.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate or Qualified Barrister with a current practising certificate or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) with Family Litigation Practising Rights. Detailed technical knowledge and recent experience in public law childcare proceedings. Recent experience working within a Local Authority legal department. Strong working knowledge of: Children Act 1989 Children and Families Act 2014 Adoption and Children Act 2002 Relevant childcare case law and statutory guidance Experience managing a complex childcare caseload. Experience conducting advocacy in Family Courts. Knowledge of Family Court protocols and procedures. Excellent drafting negotiation communication and case management skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Strong analytical and research skills. Experience using legal case management systems. Desirable Requirements Experience of advocacy in contested hearings. Experience using Iken Case Management System. Understanding of Adult Social Care and/or Education Law. Knowledge of Lexcel Practice Management Standards. CILEX Advocate qualification for Family Proceedings. Additional Requirements Must be willing and able to attend court hearings in Birmingham. Ability to travel across the Borough and surrounding areas as required. Flexibility to attend meetings court hearings and urgent matters outside normal office hours where necessary. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Whats on Offer 50.00 - 55.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract 37 Hours Per Week Predominantly Remote Working Court Attendance Required in Birmingham Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a highly regarded Local Authority legal team. Varied and rewarding childcare caseload. High level of autonomy and responsibility. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Childcare Lawyer Childrens Solicitor Family Solicitor Care Proceedings Lawyer Public Law Solicitor Child Protection Lawyer Local Government Solicitor or Senior Childcare Lawyer.
