Childcare Lawyer

Essential Employment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services agency in Exeter is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for a temporary full-time position. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, court representation, and advising clients on childcare and adult social care law. The ideal candidate will have experience in specialized legal advice and a commitment to providing high-quality service. Competitive pay at £42.67 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a caseload in an area of law allocated.
• Advise and/or present to courts, meetings, or members at formal appeal hearings.
• Manage all aspects of court representation as required.

Job description

Childcare Lawyer needed in Exeter, £42.67 ph PAYE – Reference: 5270892

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a caseload in an area of law allocated.
• Respond to requests for advice, representation etc. from employees.
• Manage all aspects of court representation as required.
• Advise and/or present to courts, meetings, members at formal appeal hearings or as required by the County Solicitor.
• Assume a lead role in advising clients on specialist aspects of law and practice as required: procurement, employment, human rights, child care, adult social care, property; and organise/participate in training events as appropriate and/or necessary.
• Determine appeals under the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure of the Local Government Pension Scheme and various internal appeal procedures if required.
• Take part in the Legal Services’ Out of Hours service to provide assistance to the Emergency Duty Team on matters of Childcare and Adult Social Care.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by one of the Legal Service managers.

This is a full‑time role on a temporary contract basis.