Locum Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Solicitor, London - 3+ years – Busy public sector body seeking a talented and committed Childcare locum solicitor on a temporary basis. 

JOB TITLE: Childcare Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: 3+ years
LOCATION: London
SALARY: Excellent Hourly Rate

THE ROLE:
The Childcare locum role will see you take the reins of a busy childcare caseload, conducting casework and advocacy for a wide range of cases relating to Children Act 1989 proceedings. Your caseload will see you taking cases to court and tribunals, including contested hearings in the family court. You will advise social services, families and young people, as well as departments across the organisation to ensure your client's best interests are served. This role will be predominantly working from home but may require attendance in the office occasionally.

THE CANDIDATE:
Your application will be considered if you are a qualified Solicitor with a condition-free practising certificate. You will have handled your own caseload of public sector Children Act 1989 matters for a minimum of 3 years. As you will be joining at a busy time you must be able to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to a busy workload.