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Solicitor (Childcare and Families)

Solicitor (Childcare and Families)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited • Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, UK
27 days ago
Salary
£40.00 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Your new companyA large local authority is seeking an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join its established legal team on an interim basis. This is an initial 3-month assignment with an immediate start available, offering the opportunity to join a busy and supportive local government legal function handling a high-volume childcare caseload. The team advises on complex and sensitive matters impacting children and families and is looking for an experienced practitioner who can quickly integrate and provide immediate support.

The role requires office (occasional) and hearing attendance, though fully remote candidates will be considered on the basis a higher caseload is managed where advocacy responsibilities are not undertaken. Your new roleYou will manage a full childcare caseload within a local authority setting with minimal supervision, advising social care teams and internal stakeholders on a range of public law childcare matters.

Key responsibilities will also include:

  • Conducting advocacy and attending hearings where required
  • Drafting legal documents, applications and court pleadings
  • Providing pragmatic legal advice to social workers and senior stakeholders
  • Conducting legal research and advising on risk and case strategy

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