Childcare Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start/finish times

Full-time and part-time options considered

Job summary

A local authority recruiting firm seeks a Childcare Solicitor for a remote role on a minimum 3-month locum contract. The position offers an hourly rate of £55-£60 and includes managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, drafting legal documentation, and advocating in Family Court. Candidates must have experience in childcare law and local government. Full-time and part-time options are available, with flexible start/finish times.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documentation related to Children’s Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters.
• Draft and settle legal documentation.
• Advocate in Family Court and manage cases.

Skills

Experience in Childcare law

Local Government experience

Job description

Specialist Legal & Governance Recruiter

We are partnering with a West Midlands based Local Authority and are looking to appoint a Childcare Solicitor on a 3 month minimum locum contract.

The role is fully remote and offers an hourly rate of circa £55 – £60 p/hour via an umbrella company.

Duties

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters including adoption proceedings, care proceedings, deprivation of liberty proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
• Drafting and settling legal documentation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care
• Advocating in contested and uncontested hearings and instructing counsel at the Family Court as necessary, including preparing and managing cases

Experience required

• Experience in Childcare law
• Local Government experience

3>Rewards and Benefits

• Full-time and part-time options considered
• Flexible start/finish times

Application Notes

Recent experience is required to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.

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