Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in the UK is looking for a Childcare Solicitor for a full-time role with a 3-month locum contract and potential extensions. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters including care proceedings and represent the Council at Family Court hearings. The position offers an hourly rate of £50 - £60/hour and flexible working hours, including remote options. A recent experience in Childcare law and the ability to attend court are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with recent experience in Childcare law.
• Experience managing caseloads in Family Court hearings.
• Ability to provide comprehensive legal services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters including care proceedings.
• Represent the Council in Family Court hearings concerning children.
• Provide legal services to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate.

Skills

Experience in Childcare law

Ability to manage own advocacy

Communication skills

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...