Childcare Solicitor

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

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a Childcare Solicitor for a 3-month locum position based in Shrewsbury, UK. This full-time role offers an hourly rate of £50 - £60 and involves managing a caseload of childcare legal matters, representing the Council in Family Court hearings, and providing comprehensive legal services related to child protection. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with recent experience in childcare law. Remote options are considered, and the role allows for flexible working hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters including care proceedings.
• Representing the Council in Family Court hearings.
• Providing comprehensive legal services on child protection work.

Skills

Childcare law expertise

Advocacy skills

Case management

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...