Child care Solicitor

CRA Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Remote working

12-month locum contract

Job summary

CRA Consulting is recruiting a Childcare Solicitor to join a local authority in Warrington on a 12-month locum contract. The role involves significant advocacy in the Family Court and providing legal advice across a varied childcare caseload.

You will work within the child safeguarding team, collaborating with social workers and officers to deliver practical, robust legal guidance. Hybrid/remote working is available, with occasional office attendance preferred.

Qualifications

• Childcare Solicitor with Local Authority experience.
• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding and public law.
• Significant Family Court advocacy experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it in practice.
• Proactive, pragmatic and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on childcare matters.
• Undertaking advocacy in the Family Court.
• Advising councillors and officers where required.
• Interpreting legislation and providing practical advice.
• Managing a varied caseload effectively.
• Working closely with social workers and other professionals.
• Supporting the wider legal team with high-quality legal advice.

Skills

Childcare Solicitor

Family Court advocacy

Communication skills

Team working

Interpreting legislation

Client-focused approach

Job description

Childcare Locum Solicitor

Location: Warrington

Rate: £60-£70 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: 12-month locum contract

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Remote working available

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a Local authority based in Warrington, who are seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join their legal team on a 12-month locum contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Childcare Lawyer looking for a long-term assignment within a supportive, progressive and friendly legal team.

The Role

Working within the Council's child safeguarding team, you will provide legal advice and support across a varied caseload of childcare matters. The role involves significant levels of advocacy in the Family Court, making strong advocacy experience essential.

• Providing legal advice on child safeguarding and childcare matters
• Undertaking advocacy in the Family Court
• Advising councillors and officers where required
• Interpreting legislation and providing practical, common-sense legal advice
• Managing a varied caseload effectively
• Working closely with social workers, officers and other professionals
• Ensuring the Council's legal responsibilities are properly considered
• Supporting the wider legal team with high-quality legal advice

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Childcare Solicitor, ideally within a Local Authority
• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding and public law
• Significant Family Court advocacy experience - essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team-working abilities
• The ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical manner
• A proactive, pragmatic and client-focused approach

What's on Offer

• £60-£70 per hour
• 12-month locum contract
• Hybrid and remote working available
• Occasional attendance at the Warrington office preferred
• Supportive and friendly legal team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work within a progressive Local Authority