Child care Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work available

Warrington office attendance (occas.)

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

CRA Consulting is partnering with a Warrington-based Local authority seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor for a 12-month locum contract. The role focuses on advice in childcare matters and significant Family Court advocacy, requiring strong advocacy experience and collaboration with social workers and officers.

Hybrid and remote working are available, with occasional Warrington office attendance preferred. The hourly rate is £60-£70, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a childcare solicitor, ideally with a Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding and public law.
• Significant Family Court advocacy experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically.
• Proactive, pragmatic and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on childcare matters.
• Undertake advocacy in the Family Court.
• Advise councillors and officers where required.
• Interpret legislation and provide practical, common-sense advice.
• Manage a varied caseload.
• Work closely with social workers and other professionals.
• Support the wider legal team with high-quality advice.
• Ensure the Council's legal responsibilities are considered.

Skills

Childcare law

Family Court advocacy

Public law knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Legislation interpretation

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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