Child Protection Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage a diverse and intricate caseload involving child protection and childcare matters.

• Provide timely, accurate, and legally sound guidance to Children's Services and senior stakeholders.

• Advocate as necessary in Family Courts and related legal proceedings.

• Offer counsel on Care Proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO), Child Protection, Adoption Matters, Placement Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Emergency Applications, and Pre-Proceedings.

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, court applications, witness statements, agreements, and other related materials.

• Enable lawful decision-making for officers, members, and committees.

• Attend hearings, meetings, and proceedings as required.

• Keep precise records through electronic case management systems.

• Comply with Lexcel Practice Management Standards.

• Aid in the training and development of officers and colleagues.

• Assist senior lawyers and participate in service development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales.

• Current practicing certificate from the appropriate professional body.

• Significant experience in Child Protection and Childcare Law matters.

• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989.

• In-depth understanding of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

• Thorough familiarity with Family Procedure Rules.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Public Law Childcare Proceedings.

• Experience in advocacy or a strong willingness to engage in advocacy.

• Proven track record of managing a complex and demanding legal caseload.

• Exceptional skills in drafting, negotiation, and legal research.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in offering legal advice to Children's Services teams.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight.

• Previous experience in Local Authority legal work.

• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior legal staff.

• Experience in supporting management responsibilities within a legal team.

• Knowledge of Adult Social Care or Education Law.

• Experience working in a Lexcel-accredited practice.

• Proficient in using electronic legal case management systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.