Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Childcare Solicitor to join a Local Authority in Oxfordshire for a 3-month locum role. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload related to Childcare legal matters, provide legal services for child protection, and represent the Council in court. The position offers an hourly rate of £50-£60 and potentially remote work options. Candidates must be a qualified solicitor with recent experience in child law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with recent experience in Childcare law within a Local Authority.
• Ability to manage own advocacy and attend court.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in childcare law

Advocacy skills

Legal document drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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

• 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

Qualifications

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

Working hours

• 37 hours per week