Childcare Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal service provider is seeking a Childcare Legal Assistant in Greater Manchester. This temporary role requires at least 3 years of legal experience in childcare law and involves handling a high caseload, preparing legal documents, and advising the Principal Lawyer. The position offers competitive hourly rates and benefits such as hybrid working and flexible hours. Ideal for candidates looking to progress their legal careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' legal experience in childcare law.
• Drafting legal documents to a high-quality standard.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high caseload in childcare cases from start to completion.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Undertake advocacy where directed.
• Advise the Principal Lawyer on significant legal matters.

Skills

Legal experience in childcare law

Drafting legal documents

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a common local authority based in Greater Manchester. They are looking for a Childcare Legal Assistant to join their expanding legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work amongst the legal experts and progress your career. Please find below further details with regards to the position.

This role pays a competitive rate of:

• Umbrella Rate: £16-£18 per hour
• PAYE (including holidays): £14.62-£16.38 per hour

This role is on a temporary basis with potential to be long term.

Responsibilities

• Able to handle a high caseload in childcare cases from start to completion.
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• To undertake advocacy where directed.
• To advise the Principal Lawyer of all significant matters relating to legal/reputational issues for the council.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' legal experience in childcare law.
• Drafting legal documents to a high‑quality standard.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible hours.

If you or someone you know would be interested, please get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email (url removed) or by phone (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals: a successful recommendation will be worth £250.

Job Information

• Job Title: Childcare Legal Assistant
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location: Greater Manchester (Local Authority based)
• Posted: [date not provided]
• Closes: Jan 9th 2026
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time