Remote Locum Childcare Lawyer - 12-Week Assignment

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott, on behalf of a local authority, is seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Lawyer to join the legal team. The role offers predominantly remote work with potential site attendance in Cumbria, handling a varied public law children’s caseload and advising client departments.

The successful candidate will have a qualification as Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive and strong experience in children’s public law, with proactive, solution-focused practice and ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience in children's public law matters.
• Ability to advocate in court and manage contested proceedings.
• Capable of providing practical, solution-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of public law children's matters.
• Advising client departments on children's services issues.
• Conducting and progressing court proceedings.
• Preparing applications, evidence and court documentation.
• Providing legal advice to officers and stakeholders.
• Attending hearings and representing the local authority where required.
• Working collaboratively with the Lead Lawyer and wider legal team.
• Supporting the progression of cases through to resolution.

Skills

Public law

Court advocacy

Caseload management

Job description

Chadwick Nott, on behalf of a local authority, is seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Lawyer to join the legal team. The role offers predominantly remote work with potential site attendance in Cumbria, handling a varied public law children’s caseload and advising client departments.

The successful candidate will have a qualification as Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive and strong experience in children’s public law, with proactive, solution-focused practice and ability to work