Our client, a Local Authority based in the North West, is currently recruiting for a Senior Childcare Lawyer on a locum basis for 3-months initially.
The role offers remote working with attendance required at hearings in the Manchester Courts, and the rate is in the region of £55 p/hour UMB.
The team have capacity for full-time hours, however part-time and flexible options will be considered.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Managing a caseload of complex legal work relating to public and private children’s law, including conducting and managing a caseload of legal applications and providing advice to the client group
* Taking responsibility for legal safeguarding and planning for children, with political sensitivity in relation to advising on the same
* Handling own advocacy, including representing the Council in contested proceedings
* Acting as a mentor to a designated Lawyer and/or Legal Officer
* Demonstrating a knowledge of wider local government law and issues
Working hours:
* 35 hours per week
* Monday – Friday
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.