Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is currently seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join a Local Authority team in Oxfordshire on a locum basis for 3 months, with the possibility of extension. This full-time role offers an hourly rate of £50-£60 and may allow for remote work. Key duties include managing legal matters, attending court hearings, and advising on child protection work. Candidates should have recent experience in Childcare law within a Local Authority setting.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within Childcare law for a Local Authority.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings, PLOs and DOLs.
• Representing the Council in attended hearings concerning children in the Family Court.
• Providing a comprehensive legal service on all aspects of child protection work to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and to the Council.
• Briefing Counsel on behalf of the Council in the Family Court, and obtaining Counsel's opinion on any relevant matters relating to children's proceedings.
• Advising on, negotiating and drafting legal documents to give effect to decisions of the Client Directorate and the Council.

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in Oxfordshire, who are recruiting for a Childcare Solicitor to join their team on a 3 month locum basis, with opportunities for extension past this.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of £50 - £60/hour (Umbrella) and the start date is subject to notice. They are ideally looking for candidates who are able to attend court and manage their own advocacy, but they are able to consider remote options.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
• Representing the Council in attended hearings concerning children in the Family Court
• Providing a comprehensive legal service on all aspects of child protection work to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and to the Council
• Briefing Counsel on behalf of the Council in the Family Court, and obtaining Counsel's opinion on any relevant matters relating to children's proceedings
• Advising on, negotiating and drafting legal documents to give effect to decisions of the Client Directorate and the Council

Requirements:

• Recent experience working within Childcare law for a Local Authority