Locum Childcare Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor to manage a busy caseload in childcare law. This role offers flexible working arrangements and competitive hourly rates. Candidates must hold current Law Society Children Panel Accreditation and have proven independent case handling experience. The position offers a supportive team environment and quick onboarding.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive team environment

Weekly payroll

Qualifications

• Solicitor with current Law Society Children Panel Accreditation is essential.
• Proven experience handling childcare law cases independently.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full public law caseload, including care proceedings.
• Attending court hearings and representing clients effectively.
• Providing expert legal advice on all areas of childcare law.

Skills

Children Panel accreditation

Advocacy skills

Case management skills

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor to support a busy private practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner who is Children Panel accredited and ready to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full public law caseload, including care proceedings, pre-proceedings (PLO), and emergency protection orders
• Attending court hearings and representing clients effectively
• Liaising with guardians, social workers, and other professionals
• Providing expert legal advice on all areas of childcare law

Requirements

• Solicitor with current Law Society Children Panel Accreditation (essential)
• Proven experience handling childcare law cases independently
• Strong advocacy and case management skills
• Availability to start at short notice

Why Join as a Locum?

• Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid considered)
• Competitive hourly rates
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Weekly payroll and fast onboarding process

If you meet the above criteria and are available for locum work, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to Amie Foley at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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