Our client, a County Council based in the South West, is currently recruiting for a locum Childcare Solicitor on an initial 3-month contract, offering fully remote working.
The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, and the hourly rate is in the region of £55 p/hour UMB.
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 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
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.
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