Childcare Solicitor

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Childcare Solicitor for a local authority in the UK on a 3-month locum basis. The role involves managing childcare legal matters, representing the Council in hearings, and providing comprehensive legal services on child protection. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with recent experience in childcare law and the ability to attend court. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and an hourly rate of £50 - £60.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with recent experience in Childcare law for a Local Authority.
• Ability to manage own advocacy and attend court.
• Flexible working hours are available.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Childcare legal matters.
• Represent the Council in Family Court hearings.
• Provide legal services regarding child protection work.
• Brief Counsel on relevant matters.
• Advise on legal documents for decisions.

Skills

Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters

Representing in Family Court

Advising and drafting legal documents

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...