Childcare Solicitor

Harrow (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Umbrella, negotiable

36 hours per week

To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to children’s social care, including public law care proceedings, child protection, adoption and fostering and public law duties in relation to children in need and looked after children. In addition, lawyers are required to assist with education matters, including advice on special educational needs:
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required and;
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner; and
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members; and
• To deputise for senior lawyers as and when required

Screening Questions:

• This role is within the Barnet children's social care team. Can the candidate travel to the Barnet offices as required?
• Does the candidate have some advocacy experience if not are they comfortable with case management hearings?

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.