Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruiter in Oxford is looking for a Childcare Solicitor for a full-time, 3 month locum position with a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of childcare legal matters and represent the Council in family court hearings. A qualified solicitor with recent experience in childcare law is required. The role offers an hourly rate of £50 - £60 and may allow for remote options.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with recent experience in Childcare law.
• Proven track record in managing Childcare legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings.
• Represent the Council in hearings concerning children.
• Provide legal services on child protection work.
• Brief Counsel and advise on legal documents.

Skills

Childcare law expertise

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

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
• Flexible working hours

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