Employer Info
East Sussex County Council
East Sussex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom
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Solicitor - Child Law
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Practice Area(s):
Children's Services, Litigation/Prosecutions
Location:
East Sussex, South-East (exc London)
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Employer type:
Local Authority
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Job Description:
2 x Solicitors/Barristers
£44,700 - £55,940 per annum
Office base is County Hall, Lewes
Job Introduction We are looking to recruit a Solicitor or Barrister with significant children’s public childcare law experience to join our busy and dynamic childcare legal team. The successful applicant will provide legal advice and conduct case work and advocacy, predominately in relation to public childcare law to our Children’s Services team, who have recently been awarded outstanding by OFSTED.
The applicants must have:
Significant knowledge and experience of public childcare law and practice. The ability to work on their own initiative and meet deadlines; The ability and willingness to manage and supervise staff within the childcare legal team and to provide direct and flexible support to the Senior Solicitor/Team Leader An understanding of the public sector ethos; A friendly and helpful approach along with good communication skills. Advocacy experience. Closing date: 28 February 2021
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