We are proud to be partnering with a West-Midlands based Local Authority, who are looking to appoint a Childcare Solicitor on a 3 month (minimum) locum contract.

This role can be completed on a fully remote basis, and offers an hourly rate of circa. £50 - £60/hour via an umbrella company.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including adoption proceedings, care proceedings, deprivation of liberty 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

Experience required:

• Experience required within Childcare law
• Local Government experience

Rewards and Benefits:

• Remote working
• Flexible working hours

Working hours:

• Full-time and part-time options considered
• 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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