Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Oxfordshire is seeking a Childcare Solicitor for a 3-month locum position with potential extensions. This full-time role offers an hourly rate of £50 - £60 and the flexibility for remote work. Key duties include managing childcare legal matters, attending Family Court hearings, and providing legal services in child protection. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with recent experience in childcare law for a local authority. Flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with recent experience in childcare law for a local authority.
• Ability to manage own advocacy and attend court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of childcare legal matters.
• Represent the Council at Family Court hearings.
• Provide legal services on child protection work.
• Brief Counsel and obtain opinions on relevant matters.
• Advise, negotiate, and draft legal documents.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Court representation

Legal document drafting

Negotiation 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...