Childcare Solicitor

3 days ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

Our client, based in the North West, is currently recruiting for a locum Childcare Solicitor on an initial 3-month contract, that is likely to be extended.


The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is £45 - £60 per hour, via an umbrella company, but is negotiable based on PQE.


The ideal candidate will have experience managing key childcare cases, and have experience working in local government.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing your own caseload of Childcare matters, including care proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
  • Providing a comprehensive legal service on all aspects of child protection work to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and to the Council
  • Representing the Council in attended hearings concerning children in the Family Court
  • 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


Experience required:

  • Experience required in Local Government
  • Ideally qualified as a Solicitor


Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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