Locum Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Sheffield seeks an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to join a busy legal team. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of childcare law experience and strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989. Responsibilities include handling a caseload of public law matters and representing clients in court. Competitive hourly rates offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Weekly Pay

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Must have a current practising certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in childcare law.
• Confident advocate with Family Court experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of public law childcare matters.
• Represent clients in care proceedings and court hearings.
• Draft legal documents, including threshold documents and care plans.

Skills

Public law childcare experience

Legal advocacy

Knowledge of Children Act 1989

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

Service care solutions are currently working with a well-established local authority based in South Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitors to support their busy legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with public law childcare experience to step into a rewarding locum position, offering flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options.

Rate

PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £44.48–£48.87 per hour

Umbrella - £50-£55 per hour

Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of public law childcare matters
• Representing clients in care proceedings, PLO meetings, and court hearings
• Drafting legal documents, including threshold documents, care plans, and court applications
• Advising social services and attending legal planning meetings
• Managing cases independently from start to finish

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with current practising certificate
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in childcare law (ideally within a local authority or legal aid setting)
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and related legislation
• Confident advocate, ideally with experience of appearing before the Family Court
• Ability to manage a busy and sensitive caseload with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Weekly Pay
• Hybrid Working

How to apply

To apply or learn more about current locum childcare solicitor roles, please contact:

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We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250