Childcare Solicitor x 1

Childcare Solicitor x 1

Job title: Childcare Solicitor

Hours: 37 hours

Start date: asap

End date: 3 July 2019 (possibility of an extension for thereafter for 3 Months)

Rate of Pay: Please let me know what rate the candidate is looking for

Contract type: Agency

Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB

Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Brief description:

This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase workloads an opportunity has arisen for a locum solicitor to come in and hit the ground running in this very busy but supportive team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' experience specialising in and handling Public law child care matters preferably from a local authority prospective. The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Public Law childcare matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover various types of hearings to include those of a contested nature. The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team.

The successful candidate would gain great exposure to a varied caseload and would enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact.

Please attach the following:

• Curriculum Vitae

• 2 up to date references

• Safeguarding Form

• Copy of your Terms and Conditions

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Closing date: Monday 15th April 2019 at 17:00hrs

Additional information:

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No