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Job Description
Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a bustling local authority, based in Berkshire, which is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Childcare Advocate to join their Joint Legal Team. As a shared service, this local authority cases across many different aspects of public children law for six separate client authorities.
ROLE: Childcare Advocate
CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate at all levels of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
- Work closely with the childcare lawyer who has conduct of the case
- Assist in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome for the case
- Cover hearings on behalf of the whole team
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years of experience in public children law
- Extensive knowledge of the Family Court, Court of Protection and Education Tribunals
- Excellent advocacy skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with an experienced team
- Remote working for all advocates' meetings
- In-person hearings when required