strong>Are you eager to land a brand new role for the New Year? Our client in South West London are looking for an experienced Legal Advoate to join their team and play a crucial role in their social care and education operations.

Position: Legal AdvocateLocation: South West LondonHourly Rate: 50 p/h (Umbrella)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension)
Key Responsibilities

• To deal with analysis, research, drafting, advice and advocacy arising within the Social Care and Education Legal Team.
• To appear as the Council s advocate at preliminary, unopposed and complex contested hearings ranging from 1 day to 10 days duration in the Family Court and High Court in child care and adoption proceedings.
• To incorporate changes to practice within the Social Care and Education team as a result of statutory, policy or other changes.
• Playing an active role in developing and delivering training to client officers and other staff members and provide advice bulletins and guidance notes.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with client officers and senior managers to ensure client needs are fully met.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in a Legal Advocate role or equivalent, in a local authority environment or similar.
• Qualified barrister or Solicitor with higher rights of audience.
• Significant experience of undertaking advocacy at all levels of court including higher court advocacy, including contested hearings.
• Specialise knowledge of English law and practice in relation to child protection and adoption.
• Highly developed negotiating and listening skills with various groups of people and in a variety of different settings.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to the success of this local authority, please submit your CV to Tyrese at Tempting Recruitment via or call directly on (phone number removed). Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and how your skills align with the requirements of the role.