Childcare Solicitor Locum – Midlands, Complex Care

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the West Midlands is recruiting a Childcare Solicitor for a 6 month locum position with a competitive hourly rate of £55 - £60. This full-time role requires candidates to have a Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX qualification and a strong background in childcare law. Office attendance for team meetings and court hearings is necessary. The position offers the chance to work within a collaborative legal environment, focusing on meaningful cases that impact children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate required.
• Proven experience handling childcare law cases independently.
• Strong knowledge of care proceedings, pre-proceedings, and emergency protection orders.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative legal team focusing on children's welfare.
• Work on complex care cases impacting children's welfare.
• Attend court hearings where necessary.

Skills

Litigation accreditation

Knowledge of children's social care legislation

Experience handling childcare law cases

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX qualification

Job description

A local authority in the West Midlands is recruiting a Childcare Solicitor for a 6 month locum position with a competitive hourly rate of £55 - £60. This full-time role requires candidates to have a Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX qualification and a strong background in childcare law. Office attendance for team meetings and court hearings is necessary. The position offers the chance to work within a collaborative legal environment, focusing on meaningful cases that impact children's welfare.