Solicitor - Childcare

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.

You will manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy where required. You will 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. We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable advocacy skills and a strong interest in building a career in child protection.

You will 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. 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.

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

Attached documents
Advert - Childcare Solicitor.pdf
PS - Childcare Solicitor (1).pdf
JD - Childcare Solicitor (2).pdf