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Childcare Solicitor
Posted Today by Sellick Partnership
£60 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
West Midlands
Summary: The role of Childcare Solicitor involves managing a diverse caseload of public law children matters for a local authority in the West Midlands, with a focus on care proceedings and pre-proceedings work. This position is remote and is expected to last for an initial 3-6 months, with a possibility of extension. The successful candidate will need to have prior local authority childcare experience and be prepared to start immediately. A competitive hourly rate of £55-60 is offered, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a full caseload of childcare matters
- Providing legal advice on all aspects of public law children's work
- Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
- Drafting legal documentation, including statements and threshold documents
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Childcare Solicitor
- Knowledge of public law children's matters
- Ability to manage a varied caseload
- Strong drafting and legal documentation skills
- Previous local authority childcare experience
Salary (Rate): £60 per hour
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an excellent opportunity for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to join a well-regarded local authority in the West Midlands on a remote working basis.
This assignment is expected to run for an initial 3-6 months, with the strong possibility of extension, and is offering a competitive rate of £55-60 per hour DOE.
The successful Childcare Solicitor will manage a varied caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings and pre-proceedings work. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a full caseload of childcare matters
- Providing legal advice on all aspects of public law childrens work
- Attending PLO and legal planning meetings
- Drafting legal documentation, including statements and threshold documents
The role can be worked fully remotely for the foreseeable future, offering excellent flexibility.
We are keen to speak with candidates who have previous local authority childcare experience and who are able to hit the ground running.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.
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