Public Childcare Lawyer

Public Childcare needed in Stafford Paying  £432 per day ref 5291130

Full time hours on a temporary basis 

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and have conduct of public law childcare files, including care proceedings, supervision proceedings, emergency protection orders and related court applications.
• Provide timely, practical and legally robust advice to clients on child safeguarding, care planning and associated legal risks.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in court where appropriate, or instruct and work closely with counsel.
• Attend meetings, court hearings and multi‑agency discussions, including those held off‑site and occasionally outside normal office hours.
• Advise officers and members with professionalism, discretion and political sensitivity, including in formal and public settings where required.
• Draft legal documents, reports, applications, statements and correspondence to a high standard.
• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues, contributing to training and professional development across the team.
• Deputise for senior lawyers when required and assist with the effective running and development of the service.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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