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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Child Care Lawyer to join the established Legal Team on a locum basis.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded Child Law Team, delivering specialist legal services across a broad range of public law children matters. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of complex child protection proceedings, providing strategic legal advice and representation to social care clients and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
*Conduct all aspects of public law children proceedings.
*Prepare and issue care proceedings applications.
*Draft legal documentation, witness statements and court pleadings.
*Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation.
*Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice to social care teams.
*Represent the authority in the Family Court where appropriate.
*Attend legal planning meetings and case conferences.
*Liaise with counsel, experts, external agencies and internal stakeholders.
*Ensure all work is delivered to a high standard and within court timetables.
Essential Requirements
*Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx Lawyer.
*Significant experience handling public law children matters.
*Strong knowledge of:
*Children Act 1989
*Public Law Outline (PLO)
*Care proceedings
*Child protection law and practice

*Ability to manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision.
*Strong advocacy and stakeholder management skills.
*Excellent drafting and advisory capabilities.
Working Arrangements
*Hybrid working available.
*Attendance at the office required for meetings and team collaboration.
*Attendance at in-person hearings and legal planning meetings as required.
Why Apply?
*Join a supportive and experienced Child Law Team.
*High-quality and varied public law children work.
*Opportunity to make a genuine impact in safeguarding vulnerable children and families.
*Collaborative working environment with experienced legal and social care professionals.
*Immediate start available for suitable candidates.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)