Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Oxford, Banbury, Thame, Chesterton; On-site; GBP 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

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Job summary

A Local Authority in Oxfordshire is seeking a Childcare Solicitor for a 3-month locum position. The role involves managing legal matters related to childcare, representing the Council in court, and providing legal advice. Office presence required at least one day a week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters.
• Representing the Council in attended hearings concerning children.
• Providing a comprehensive legal service on child protection work.

Skills

Childcare law

Job description

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Specialist Legal & Governance Recruiter covering locum, permanent and fixed-term contracts | 0117-303 5102 | kjohal@jarsolutions

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.

Office/court presence in Oxfordshire will be required at least one day per week

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

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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