Childcare Lawyer

Our client, based in
Lancashire , is currently recruiting for a
locum Childcare Lawyer
on an initial 3-month contract.
The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is
£50 - £60 per hour , via an umbrella company, but is negotiable based on PQE.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing key childcare and section 31 cases, and have experience working in local government.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing your own caseload of around 13, mainly focused around section 31 cases
Undertaking relevant advocacy for the matters they have conduct if e.g. CMH’s, IRH’s, short final hearings
Representing the council at court when required
Joining a large and established childcare team with high level legal admin support
Experience required:
Experience required in Local Government
Ideally qualified as a Solicitor
Working hours:
37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
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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