Manchester Childcare Solicitor Jobs

South Wales, Wales | Locum

£40 - £45 per hour

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Childcare Solicitor to join a friendly local authority team. The Childcare Solicitor role is based in Wales and will be for an initial period of 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension. The successful Childcare Solicitor must be a fully qualified solicitor, legal executive or equivalent. The candidate will undertake their own caseload, with duties including but not limited to; Managing a busy caseload of childcare matters Acting as a legal advisor to a wide range of clients in relation to their Children's social care functions While previous experience working within local government is desirable, qualified solicitors from a private practice background will be considered. The ideal candidate will be available at short notice with part and full time availability being considered. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Natalie Atherall in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South East England, England | Locum

£55000 - £62000 per annum

Childcare Solicitor needed for a local authority in the South East A local authority based in the South East are currently seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor for a maternity cover. This assignment will be for 6-9 months and will commence in the next 3-4 weeks. You will be dealing with Care and Pre-Proceedings, carrying around 10-12 cases. There will be an expectation for you to conduct your own advocacy and you must have experience in Public Childcare matters. Benefits of the Role: Flexibility with working from home and condensed hour opportunities Legal support, with one paralegal to every two lawyers on the team Working alongside an enthusiastic and experienced team Excellent transport links, with a direct fast train from London Victoria and St Pancras International If you are interested or would recommend someone who is interested, please contact Amy Swain on 0161 834 1642 or alternatively email amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk If you or any colleagues are looking to make a move into a new position, then we would be very interested in hearing from you/ them. Should you recommend a successful locum, who is placed for a month or more, £75 worth of vouchers will be offered by a way of thank you. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

South Wales, Wales | Locum

£40 - £45 per hour

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Childcare Solicitor to join a friendly local authority team. The Childcare Solicitor role is based in Wales and will be for an initial period of 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension. The successful Childcare Solicitor must be a fully qualified solicitor, legal executive or equivalent. The candidate will undertake their own caseload, with duties including but not limited to; Managing a busy caseload of childcare matters Acting as a legal advisor to a wide range of clients in relation to their Children's social care functions While previous experience working within local government is desirable, qualified solicitors from a private practice background will be considered. The ideal candidate will be available at short notice with part and full time availability being considered. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Natalie Atherall in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

East Sussex, England | Locum

Negotiable

A local authority based near East Sussex are currently seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor or Childcare Legal Executive for a minimum 4 months. Your caseload will predominately be Pre-Proceedings and Care Proceedings and you must be able to handle your own caseload with minimum supervision. Candidates from Private Practice will be considered and you must have experience and be willing to conduct your own advocacy. Responsibilities will include: Responding to enquiries Checking evidence Making applications to court Drafting documents Conducting advocacy Benefits of the role: Flexibility with homeworking days An opportunity for condensed hours The council's courts are very local to the office Working alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team If you are interested or would recommend someone who is interested, please contact Amy Swain on 0161 834 1642 or alternatively email amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk If you or any colleagues are looking to make a move into a new position, then we would be very interested in hearing from you/ them. Sellick Partnership is a market leader in public sector legal recruitment operating across the UK. Over the last ten years we have built up an enviable relationships with employers in the public sector. Our expert team of consultants boast up to date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.

Cheshire, England | Locum

£40 - £45 per hour

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting to a fantastic opportunity for a Childcare Lawyer to join a large local authority based in beautiful Cheshire. The successful Childcare Lawyer must be a fully qualified solicitor, legal executive or equivalent and ideally have experience working for a local authority childcare team, or significant public law experience gained in private practice. Duties will include, but not limited to: Undertaking a caseload of pre-proceedings and care cases Conducting advocacy Attending PLO meetings and Legal Planning meetings Providing advice in relation to Care Act Keeping internal case management system and court bundles updated Liaising with Counsel and Social Workers where necessary The role will be based in a purpose built building, close to main connecting roads. Free onsite parking is also provided. Our client is also able to accommodate a flexible working pattern, which includes 1 day working from home each week. The ideal candidate will be available at short notice with part and full time availability being considered. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Natalie Atherall in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultant boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

North East England, England | Locum

£30 - £40 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Childcare Lawyer to join North East Local Authority. The successful Childcare Lawyer will undertake a caseload of childcare matters, with duties including but not limited to; Advocacy, including contested and non-contested hearings Managing a busy caseload of childcare matters Acting as a legal advisor to a wide range of clients in relation to their Children's social care functions The ideal candidate for the Childcare Lawyer role will be available to start immediately, with the option of part-time or full-time working hours. Along with previous experience gained within the public or private sector. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Laura Smith in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

West Yorkshire, England | Locum

£35 - £45 per hour

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Childcare Lawyer to join a well-respected local authority, working within the Childcare team supported by excellent paralegals. The Childcare Lawyer role is located in West Yorkshire, offering good transport links. The successful Childcare Lawyer will undertake their own caseload, with duties including but not limited to; Handling a caseload of up to 15 childcare cases Conducting advocacy at both contested and non-contested hearings Attending and advising at meetings, as required The ideal Childcare Lawyer will be available initially for 3 months, with the potential to be extended. This position would ideally be full-time, however part time would also be considered. Candidates with previous experience gained within public or private sector are encouraged to apply. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Laura Smith in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.