Childcare Lawyer

CRA Legal; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £53,000-£57,000

Permanent position

Hybrid/agile working

Legal assistant support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive training and developmentOppt

Job summary

CRA Consulting are recruiting for an experienced Advocate Lawyer to join the Local Authority in Barnsley on a permanent basis. The role focuses on childcare law, requiring Higher Rights of Audience and strong advocacy skills.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, represent the Council in Family Court and High Court, and support the childcare legal team, with hybrid/agile working and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with Higher Rights of Audience.
• Strong experience in Childcare Law.
• Experience within a local authority or private practice.
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills.
• Experience handling complex care proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Council in Family Court and High Court proceedings.
• Manage a complex caseload of child protection and care matters.
• Handle matters involving adoption, injury, fatalities and international elements.
• Advise Social Services on relevant legislation and legal issues.
• Prepare court documentation and provide legal advice on social care matters.
• Support the training and development of colleagues within the childcare team.
• Deputise for senior and principal lawyers where required.
• Carry out legal research and assist with complex or specialist matters.

Skills

Higher Rights of Audience

Childcare Law

Advocacy

Communication

Care proceedings

Job description

Advocate Lawyer (Childcare) | £53,000-£57,000

Local Authority in Barnsley | Permanent | Hybrid/Agile Working

CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for an experienced Advocate Lawyer to join the Legal Services team of a local authority in Barnsley on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified advocate with Higher Rights of Audience and strong experience in Childcare Law, either from a local authority or private practice background.

The successful candidate will handle a varied and complex caseload, representing the Council in the Family Court and High Court, while also supporting the wider childcare legal team.

Key responsibilities:

• Represent the Council in Family Court and High Court proceedings.
• Manage a complex caseload of child protection and care matters.
• Handle matters involving adoption, injury, fatalities and international elements.
• Advise Social Services on relevant legislation and legal issues.
• Prepare court documentation and provide legal advice on social care matters.
• Support the training and development of colleagues within the childcare team.
• Deputise for senior and principal lawyers where required.
• Carry out legal research and assist with complex or specialist matters.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Lawyer with Higher Rights of Audience.
• Strong experience in Childcare Law.
• Experience within a local authority or private practice.
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills.
• Experience handling complex care proceedings.

Benefits include:

• £53,000-£57,000 salary
• Permanent position.
• Hybrid/agile working.
• Legal assistant support.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.