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Solicitor - Childcare
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Shropshire Council,
We are looking for a solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with the appropriate practice rights to join our Child Care team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied child protection caseload and develop your expertise in a supportive, high-performing legal team. You will advise and represent Children’s Services across the full range of childcare work, including court proceedings, Legal Planning Meetings, pre-proceedings and Children Act applications.
- Manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy where required
- Bring at least 12 months’ post-qualification experience in childcare law or another contentious area, together with advocacy experience, sound judgement and strong communication skills
- Be a confident and organised advocate with strong client care skills, able to manage competing deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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This is a hybrid role with some office attendance in Shrewsbury, alongside travel within the county, across West Midlands court centres and occasionally further afield.
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We would love to get to know you more so please give us a call if you would like to discuss this role or our team. You can contact us on Rebecca Easthope, Interim Legal Team Manager - People, on 01743 252720 or rebecca.easthope@shropshire.gov.uk, or Rhian Cains, Interim Head of Legal Services, on 01743 252742 or rhian.cains@shropshire.gov.uk
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- Advert - Childcare Solicitor.pdf
- PS - Childcare Solicitor (1).pdf
- JD - Childcare Solicitor (2).pdf
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