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Childcare Lawyer
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Posted: 13/10/2025
- £46142 - £52413 per annum
- Essex
- Permanent
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Childcare Lawyer
Permanent
Hybrid working
£46,142 - 52,413
About the Childcare Lawyer position:
Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Essex, who are looking to recruit a Childcare Lawyer on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their team and recruit an experienced childcare solicitor on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer will include:
- Managing DOL (Deprivation of Liberty) and Secure Accommodation proceedings.
- Drafting applications, case management documents, threshold statements, orders and case summaries as necessary
- Dealing with S7 and S37 matters
- Providing advocacy in court
- Lead and take responsibility for routine and more complex cases as directed by the Principal Lawyer
- Manage up to three legal assistants, empowering and engaging them to continually improve and deliver successful outcomes
Experience required for the Childcare Lawyer position:
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
- Prior experience in childcare law, gained within the public or private sector
Benefits that come with the Childcare Lawyer role include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Competitive Local Government pension scheme
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available
- Death in service policy
How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role:
For more information or to apply for the Childcare Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
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Laura Smith
Business Manager