Remote Childcare Solicitor (3-Month Locum)

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

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is currently seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join a Local Authority team in Oxfordshire on a locum basis for 3 months, with the possibility of extension. This full-time role offers an hourly rate of £50-£60 and may allow for remote work. Key duties include managing legal matters, attending court hearings, and advising on child protection work. Candidates should have recent experience in Childcare law within a Local Authority setting.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within Childcare law for a Local Authority.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

A local recruitment agency is currently seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join a Local Authority team in Oxfordshire on a locum basis for 3 months, with the possibility of extension. This full-time role offers an hourly rate of £50-£60 and may allow for remote work. Key duties include managing legal matters, attending court hearings, and advising on child protection work. Candidates should have recent experience in Childcare law within a Local Authority setting.