Childcare Lawyer

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Berkshire is looking for a qualified Childcare Lawyer for an initial 3-month period. The ideal candidate must be a solicitor or barrister with litigation accreditation and experience in childcare law. You will manage care proceedings, emergency protection orders, and more. This role offers competitive pay between £50-55 per hour, and you can start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Experience in childcare law required.
• Able to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Handle care proceedings.
• Manage emergency protection orders.
• Oversee special guardianship cases.
• Facilitate secure accommodation issues.
• Address deprivation of liberty matters.
• Assist with adoptions.

Skills

Childcare law

Litigation accreditation

Experience in care proceedings

Education

Solicitor or Barrister admitted in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

A local authority based in the Berkshire location is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The council is looking for a qualified and experienced locum Childcare Lawyer who can start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Care proceedings
• Emergency protection orders
• Special guardianship
• Secure accommodation
• Deprivation of liberty
• Adoption

Qualifications

The candidate must be a solicitor, barrister or solicitor with litigation accreditation admitted in England & Wales, holding a current practising certificate and admitted to practice in the UK. Experience in this area is essential.

Rate

£50-55 umbrella per hour DOE.

We consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills.

We endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. If you have not heard from us within a 48‑hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed‑term contract and permanent recruitment.