Childcare Locum Solicitor

CRA Legal; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor for a role in South Yorkshire. This position offers remote working and a competitive pay rate of £40 - £50 per hour for an initial contract of 2 months, with opportunities for extension. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in local authority childcare law and be immediately available.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to contribute to public sector work

Qualifications

• Strong background in local authority childcare law.
• Excellent knowledge of public law children proceedings.
• Immediate availability for locum/contract work.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of childcare law matters.
• Preparing and conducting proceedings relating to care, adoption, and child protection.
• Advising social services and local authority stakeholders on legal issues.

Skills

Background in local authority childcare law

Knowledge of public law children proceedings

Case management independently

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Childcare Locum Solicitor
Location: South Yorkshire (Remote Working Available)
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Length: 2 months initially, with the possibility of extension

The Role

CRA Consulting, one of the UK's leading legal recruitment specialists, is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a South Yorkshire local authority for an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor. This is a fantastic interim assignment offering remote working and a competitive hourly rate. The successful candidate will join a dedicated legal team and support with a busy caseload of childcare matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of childcare law matters.
• Preparing and conducting proceedings relating to care, adoption, and child protection.
• Advising social services and local authority stakeholders on legal issues.
• Delivering high-quality work to court deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About You

• A strong background in local authority childcare law.
• Excellent knowledge of public law children proceedings.
• The ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Immediate availability for locum/contract work.

What’s on Offer

• £40 - £50 per hour (via Umbrella payroll).
• Remote working flexibility.
• Initial 2-month contract with likely extension.
• The opportunity to contribute to vital public sector work.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant experience and are available at short notice, please click Apply Now. For further information, contact Adam Wise at CRA Consulting.