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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Child Protection and Childcare Law, including strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Proven ability to manage complex legal caseloads while providing precise legal advice and advocacy in Family Courts.
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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Or Fellow Of CILEXExtensive Experience In Child Protection And Childcare LawStrong Understanding Of Family Procedure RulesExceptional Drafting And Legal Research SkillsExperience In Advocacy
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Hard Skills
Legal AdviceDrafting PleadingsNegotiation SkillsLegal ResearchCase ManagementPublic Law Childcare ProceedingsAdoption MattersPlacement OrdersEmergency ApplicationsSpecial Guardianship Orders
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementAbility To Work IndependentlyMentoring Junior Legal Staff
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Case Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Practicing Certificate
Industry Keywords
Lexcel Practice Management StandardsChildren's ServicesLocal Authority Legal WorkAdult Social Care LawEducation Law
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee a comprehensive and complex caseload of child protection and childcare issues
- Deliver prompt, precise, and legally sound advice to Children's Services and senior stakeholders
- Perform advocacy as needed in Family Courts and related proceedings
- Advise on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO), Child Protection, Adoption Matters, Placement Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Emergency Applications, and Pre-Proceedings
- Draft pleadings, court applications, witness statements, legal agreements, and related documents
- Facilitate lawful decision-making by officers, members, and committees
- Participate in hearings, meetings, and proceedings as necessary
- Maintain accurate records using electronic case management systems
- Adhere to Lexcel Practice Management Standards
- Assist in training and developing officers and colleagues
- Support senior lawyers and contribute to service development initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales
- Current practicing certificate from the relevant professional body
- Extensive experience in Child Protection and Childcare Law matters
- Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989
- Strong understanding of the Adoption and Children Act 2002
- Strong understanding of Family Procedure Rules
- Strong understanding of Public Law Childcare Proceedings
- Experience in advocacy or a strong willingness to undertake advocacy
- Proven ability to manage a demanding and complex legal caseload
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience providing legal advice to Children's Services teams
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Previous experience in Local Authority legal work
- Experience in supervising or mentoring junior legal staff
- Experience supporting management responsibilities within a legal team
- Knowledge of Adult Social Care or Education Law
- Experience working within a Lexcel-accredited practice
- Proficiency in using electronic legal case management systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible Remote Working
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to join a Lexcel-accredited Legal Services team
- Supportive and collaborative legal environment
- Exposure to complex child protection and public law proceedings
- Opportunity to engage in advocacy and high-profile safeguarding work