Summary: The role of Locum Childcare Lawyer involves managing a diverse caseload of childcare cases, primarily working remotely with occasional court attendance. The position is full-time for a duration of three months, with a potential for extension, and requires experience in childcare law, particularly on behalf of local authorities. The ideal candidate will provide specialist legal services and policy advice in public law litigation concerning child protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a busy and varied caseload of childcare cases, including all pre-proceedings.
• Representing the Council at the Family Court when required.
• Providing specialist childcare services and policy advice with an emphasis on public law litigation for child protection.
• Advising client departments on complex issues concerning childcare law matters.

Key Skills:

• Experience in handling childcare matters.
• Prior experience working on behalf of local authorities.
• Strong understanding of childcare law and public law litigation.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

Salary (Rate): 55

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal