Childcare Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a fully remote Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis. This full-time role involves managing a caseload within Children's Social Care and conducting family law litigation. Applicants should have relevant experience in local government childcare law to ensure effective legal support.

Benefits

Fully remote

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Experience within Childcare law in Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters.
• Drafting and settling legal documentation.
• Conducting litigation in family hearings.

Skills

Childcare law

Job description

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Client:

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in Devon, who are recruiting for a Childcare Lawyer to join their growing team on a locum, fully remote basis.

This a full time (37 hours/week) role and the rate of pay is circa £50 - £60/hour, dependent on experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
• Drafting and settling of legal documentation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care
• Conducting litigation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care and matters
• Advocating in contested and uncontested hearings (remote), and instructing Counsel at the Family Court as necessary, including preparing and managing cases

Requirements:

• Experience within Childcare law in Local Government

Rewards and Benefits:

• Fully remote

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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