Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority seeks a Childcare Solicitor for a 3-month locum role in Cheltenham. This full-time position offers £50 - £60/hour and requires managing Childcare legal matters, attending hearings, and providing comprehensive legal services. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with recent Local Authority experience, capable of advocacy. Flexible working hours are available, enhancing work-life balance while addressing vital legal protections for children.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Childcare law.
• Recent experience working for a Local Authority.
• Ability to manage advocacy and court representation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings and DOLs.
• Represent the Council in hearings concerning children in the Family Court.
• Provide legal service on all aspects of child protection work.

Skills

Experience in Childcare law

Advocacy

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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:

• Qualified Solicitor
• Recent experience working within Childcare law for a Local Authority

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Flexible working hours...