Summary: The Childcare Lawyer role involves providing legal advice and conducting proceedings related to the care and protection of children for a local authority in the East Midlands. This locum position is initially for three months with potential for extension and requires attendance at family courts for in-person hearings on a weekly basis. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive hourly rate. A background in the public sector or local government is essential for applicants.

Key Responsibilities:

• To act as a legal advisor
• Advise upon and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children
• To provide legal advice and support services to clients
• To carry a caseload of predominantly public childcare care proceedings
• To advocate, when necessary, at the family courts

Key Skills:

• Experience in childcare law
• Strong legal advisory skills
• Ability to conduct legal proceedings
• Experience in public sector or local government
• Advocacy skills in family courts

Salary (Rate): £55

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal