Solicitor, Child Law

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Public Law Jobs
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Category:
Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to childcare law? If so, we might have your next big challenge.

You will be part of a brilliant, fast-paced legal team, providing legal advice and conducting case work, predominantly in relation to public childcare law to our Children’s Services team. We are looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister who has: Experience of supervising/managing staff or be prepared to develop these skills; Experience of advocacy or genuinely wants to develop advocacy skills; Good knowledge and experience of children’s social care law and practice; The ability to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines; A good up-to-date knowledge of public childcare law and of forthcoming changes; An understanding of the public sector ethos; A friendly and helpful approach along with good communication skills. To apply for this role please follow the

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button. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification for the role, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests, and add any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate for the role. Interviews will be conducted in-person at County Hall, Lewes during the 2 weeks commencing 10 February 2025. If you are unavailable on these dates, let us know and we will try to schedule an alternative date to interview you. This role is diverse and a real opportunity to develop knowledge and skills; it will give you a real sense of satisfaction, reward, and professional achievement. £45,548 - £54,978 per annum Closing date:

2 February 2025 For an informal discussion, please contact Johanne Simmonds - Senior Solicitor Child Social Care Section at Johanne.simmonds@eastsussex.gov.uk Employer Info East Sussex County Council East Sussex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom

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