Childcare Lawyer

2 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the South West, who are recruiting for a locum Childcare Lawyer to join the team for 6-months initially.


The role offers hybrid working with a mix of virtual and attended hearings, and a rate of circa £50 p/hour UMB, negotiable subject to PQE.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing a comprehensive legal service on all aspects of child protection work to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate and to the Council
  • Handling a personal portfolio of child care cases to a high standard of professional practice
  • 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


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Remote working
  • Flexible working patterns


Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday


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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