Locum Solicitor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Bootle - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 52 - 52

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor to join its Childrens Social Care Legal team on a temporary basis.

The role will provide legal advice and representation on matters relating to children and families supporting the Council in meeting its statutory duties.

The post offers hybrid working and requires a solicitor with strong experience in public law children matters within a local authority setting.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Provide legal advice and support to Childrens Social Care on public law children matters.

Manage a caseload including care proceedings supervision orders emergency protection orders and related applications.

Represent the Council in court proceedings including advocacy where appropriate.

Draft and review legal documents reports statements and court applications.

Advise social workers managers and senior officers on legal risk compliance and best practice.

Ensure cases are progressed efficiently in line with statutory timescales and court directions.

Liaise with external bodies including courts barristers CAFCASS and partner agencies.

Maintain accurate case records and comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Support service delivery during periods of increased demand.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience handling public law children cases within a local authority setting.

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and case law.

Experience of court work and legal advocacy.

Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work to tight deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong professional judgement and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Confident using legal case management systems and IT tools.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 25/12/2025.

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with experience in Childrens Social Care law.

Hours: 36 hours per week.

Location: Trinity Road Bootle Merseyside (Hybrid working).

Required Skills:

Proven experience handling public law children cases within a local authority setting. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and case law. Experience of court work and legal advocacy. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work to tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong professional judgement and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Confident using legal case management systems and IT tools.

Required Education:

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with experience in Childrens Social Care law.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor to join its Childrens Social Care Legal team on a temporary basis. The role will provide legal advice and representation on matters relating to children and families su...