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Childcare Locum SolicitorCRA Consulting • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK
Childcare Locum Solicitor

Childcare Locum Solicitor

CRA Consulting • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK
21 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Role: Childcare Locum Solicitor / Legal ExectuiveLocation: South Yorkshire (Local Authority - Hybrid Working)Rate: £50 - £55 per hourContract: Locum - Immediate Start - ongoing contractCRA Consulting is working in partnership with a well-regarded South Yorkshire Local Authority to recruit an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor or Legal Executive to support their busy Children's Services team. This is an urgent requirement and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house legal team handling meaningful and rewarding public law work.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice to social workers and senior officers, and representing the authority in care proceedings. This is a hands-on role where you will be trusted to manage your own files and work autonomously, whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative legal team.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters
  • Conducting and advising on care proceedings
  • Preparing legal documentation including applications and statements
  • Attending PLO meetings
  • Providing advice to Children's Services and internal stakeholders
  • Advocacy (desirable but not essential - external counsel available)
What They're Looking For
  • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with strong childcare law experience
  • Proven experience handling care proceedings within a local authority setting
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
  • Strong drafting and advisory skills
  • Availability to start at short notice
What's On Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £50-£55 per hour
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Supportive and experienced team
  • Meaningful public sector work
  • Ongoing contract

If you're an experienced Childcare Lawyer available for your next locum assignment, I'd welcome a confidential conversation. #ChildcareLaw #LocalAuthorityLaw #PublicLaw #LocumSolicitor #LegalJobs #SouthYorkshire #CRAConsulting Role: Childcare Locum Solicitor / Legal ExectuiveLocation: South Yorkshire (Local Authority - Hybrid Working)Rate: £50 - £55 per hourContract: Locum - Immediate Start - Until End of August CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a well-regarded South Yorkshire Local Authority to recruit an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor or Legal Executive to support their busy Children's Services team. This is an urgent requirement and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house legal team handling meaningful and rewarding public law work.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice to social workers and senior officers, and representing the authority in care proceedings. This is a hands-on role where you will be trusted to manage your own files and work autonomously, whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative legal team.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters
  • Conducting and advising on care proceedings
  • Preparing legal documentation including applications and statements
  • Attending PLO meetings
  • Providing advice to Children's Services and internal stakeholders
  • Advocacy (desirable but not essential - external counsel available)
What They're Looking For
  • Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with strong childcare law experience
  • Proven experience handling care proceedings within a local authority setting
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
  • Strong drafting and advisory skills
  • Availability to start at short notice
What's On Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £50-£60 per hour
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Supportive and experienced team
  • Meaningful public sector work
  • Contract running until the end of August

If you're an experienced Childcare Lawyer available for your next locum assignment, I'd welcome a confidential conversation. Umar Tawil#ChildcareLaw #LocalAuthorityLaw #PublicLaw #LocumSolicitor #LegalJobs #SouthYorkshire #CRAConsulting

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