Locum Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected local authority in the North West is seeking a capable Locum Childcare Lawyer for a temporary role lasting 3-6 months. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of childcare matters, including care proceedings, drafting legal documents, and attending court. Full-time availability is preferred, but part-time candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. Applications from public and private sector backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare law is essential.
• Confident in managing care proceedings and pre-proceeding matters.
• Flexible availability is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of childcare matters.
• Provide legal advice on public law children's matters.
• Attend planning meetings and court hearings.

Skills

Knowledge of public law children's matters

Ability to manage own caseload

Drafting legal documents

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Locum Childcare Lawyer

£50 - £55 per hour

Hybrid Working

Full time

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a capable Childcare Lawyer to join a well-respected local authority based in the North West on a locum basis for 3 - 6 months, with a likelihood for extension.

As Childcare Solicitor you will be confident in carrying your own caseload of care proceedings, as well as pre-proceeding matters. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Handing a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law children's matters
• Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
• Drafting documents, including statements and threshold agreements
• Non-accidental injury
• Exclusion orders
• Emergency protection orders

Office and court attendance is mandatory but those offering flexibility around attendance will be considered.

The role can offer flexible working arrangements and although full time availability is desirable, candidates offering part time availability will also be considered.

Our client is open to considering applications from candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds if relevant public childcare experience is demonstrated.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Ciara D'Arcy in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.