Service Care Legal are working with a North London Borough Council is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.
Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.
The Role
* Undertake complex care proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority.
* Provide legal advice in pre-proceedings (PLO), Special Educational Needs (SEN) matters, and participate in Legal Planning Meetings.
* Support a wide range of safeguarding work including child protection, vulnerable adults (including mental health), and adult protection.
* Advise on homelessness, housing appeals, and judicial reviews relating to children’s services and associated areas.
* Prepare and process all legal documentation relevant to client groups.
* Attend and present cases before Courts, Tribunals, or Public Inquiries as required.
* Advocacy is not mandatory but may be required in emergency cases if counsel is unavailable.
The Person
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
* Significant experience in public law childcare proceedings.
* Sound knowledge of legislation relating to children’s services and safeguarding.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
* Local authority legal team experience is highly desirable.