Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Child Care Lawyer to join their Child Care Court Team. This role involves managing a busy caseload and undertaking advocacy. Candidates should have over 3 years of PQE in child protection law and possess strong advocacy skills. This position offers hybrid working and flexible hours, with pay rates between £50 and £55 per hour.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in child protection law.
• Ability to handle complex childcare matters confidently.
• Experience in advocacy, ideally including contested hearings.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dedicated team of child protection lawyers.
• Manage a busy caseload of care proceedings and emergency protection orders.
• Undertake advocacy, including contested hearings at court.

Skills

Child protection law experience

Advocacy skills

Complex case management

Education

Qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister (England and Wales)

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Berkshire, which is seeking an experienced Child Care Lawyer to join one of their Child Care Court Teams within the Joint Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital child protection work in a supportive, specialist team environment.

Role: Childcare Lawyer
Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph
PAYE Inc Hol Rate: £44.06 - £48.41ph
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid - office base Reading)
Contract: Initial 3 months, with the possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a dedicated team of child protection lawyers.
• Manage a busy caseload of care proceedings, emergency protection orders, special guardianship, secure accommodation, deprivation of liberty and adoption.
• Undertake advocacy, including contested hearings at court.

About You

• A qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister (in England and Wales with a current practising certificate) with 3+ years PQE in child protection law and proceedings.
• The ability to handle complex childcare matters with confidence and clarity.
• Advocacy experience, ideally including contested hearings.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.
• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.

If this childcare lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.