Childcare Lawyer

Posted 19 June 2025
Salary £50 - 60 per hour
LocationDevon
Discipline Legal
Reference109996
Contact NameKaram Johal

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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