Childcare Locum Solicitor

CRA Legal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor for a 2-month contract in South Yorkshire with remote working flexibility. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and advise local authorities on key childcare legal matters. This role offers £40 - £50 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work in public sector

Qualifications

• Strong background in local authority childcare law.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Immediate availability for locum/contract work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of childcare law matters.
• Prepare and conduct proceedings related to care and adoption.
• Advise social services and local authority stakeholders.

Skills

Local authority childcare law

Public law children proceedings

Case management

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.

Qualifications

• 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.