Childcare Lawyer in United Kingdom

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in Devon, who are recruiting for a Childcare Lawyer to join their growing team on a locum, fully remote basis.

This a full time (37 hours/week) role and the rate of pay is circa £50 - £60/hour, dependent on experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including care proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
• Drafting and settling of legal documentation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care
• Conducting litigation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care and matters
• Advocating in contested and uncontested hearings (remote), and instructing Counsel at the Family Court as necessary, including preparing and managing cases

Requirements:

• Experience within Childcare law in Local Government

Rewards and Benefits:

• Fully remote
• Flexible working days/hours

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Flexible start/finish times

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English