Childcare Solicitor

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

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join a Local Authority in Oxfordshire on a locum basis for 3 months, with potential for extension. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £50 - £60 and accommodates remote options. Responsibilities include managing childcare legal matters and representing the Council in court. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with recent experience in childcare law. Flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with recent experience in Childcare law.
• Experience managing a caseload of legal matters.
• Ability to represent the Council in Family Court.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters.
• Represent the Council in court hearings.
• Provide legal services for child protection work.

Skills

Childcare law experience

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...