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Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Lawyer Childcare
Overview
Competitive remunerations on offer for a Childcare Lawyer within a Lexcel accredited Northampton law firm. Reporting to the principal lawyer, the successful solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive will advise public sector and not for profit clients on a range of childcare matters. Additionally, you will play an active role in the continued development and growth of the team. Responsibilities • Care proceedings • Adoption • Legal Aid applications • Applications for secure accommodation • Public law outline matters (PLO) • Issues relating to the protection of children and young people • Attending court to conduct advocacy • Revoking placement orders • Identifying areas for further business development The Candidate • A solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE • Technically proficient in all aspects of public children’s law • Membership of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme is highly desirable • A confident advocate with exceptional communication skills • Demonstrates an understanding of the legal framework surrounding local government • Is pro-active, client-focused and ambitious The Firm Our client is a highly regarded social enterprise law firm specialising in the public sector. It is one of the first of its kind to be established in the UK serving over one hundred organisations across the public sectors including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, foundation trusts, charities and fire services. This is a forward thinking and award-winning law firm who meet the highest management and customer care standards. Benefits • Competitive salary dependent on experience • Generous holiday allowance • Pension scheme • Flexible working arrangements including remote working • Holiday purchase scheme • Excellent maternity and paternity entitlement • Benefits schemes Lawyer - Childcare For further details of this Childcare Lawyer vacancy, please contact Natasha on 01954 716475 quoting reference NK31286.