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SalaryChildcare Advocate
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
LOCATION: Berkshire
RATE: £50-£55ph
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
If this Childcare Advocate vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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