Locum Solicitor Child Protection

Dudley - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 60 - 60

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

DMBC Finance & Legal is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor (or Barrister) with expertise in Public Law Outline (PLO) family law and Children Act public law proceedings including adoption cases.

The successful candidate will join a small agile team to manage a caseload of child protection cases and provide effective advocacy in Family Court hearings.

The role involves court attendance across Wolverhampton Walsall Telford and Dudley with some flexibility to cover hearings of other team members.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Manage a caseload of Children Act public law cases and related adoption applications.

Conduct Family Court advocacy including hearings of up to a day in length.

Provide legal advice and representation to the Council its Directorates and Officers.

Demonstrate flexibility to cover hearings of other team members when required.

Ensure efficient and effective public law child protection litigation.

Maintain accurate case records and comply with all legal and regulatory standards.

Work collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes for children and families.

Skills/Experience:

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in child protection and public law proceedings.

Strong knowledge of Public Law Outline (PLO) and pre-proceedings protocol.

Proven family law and family court advocacy experience including Adoption and Children Act cases.

Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively and prioritise hearings.

Comfortable conducting hearings at multiple court locations.

Strong communication interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Flexible proactive and able to work in a small agile team environment.

Experience with case management systems and documentation in public law.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 08/02/2026.

Location: Dudley with court attendance in Wolverhampton Walsall Telford and Dudley.

Working Pattern: Full-time 37 hours per week agile working from office home and courts.

Rate: 60 per hour.

Start Date: ASAP.

Required Skills:

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with relevant post-qualification experience. Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and deliver person-centred interventions. Strong assessment and analytical skills including functional social and environmental evaluations. Excellent interpersonal communication and organisational abilities. Experience in adult social care prevention and enablement-focused practice. Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of legislation and best practice relevant to adult social care and occupational therapy. Commitment to professional development and continuous service improvement. Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff is advantageous.

Required Education:

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in child protection and public law proceedings.

5 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: DMBC Finance & Legal is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor (or Barrister) with expertise in Public Law Outline (PLO) family law and Children Act public law proceedings including adoption cases. The successful candidate will join a small agile...

5 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

DMBC Finance & Legal is seeking an experienced Locum Solicitor (or Barrister) with expertise in Public Law Outline (PLO) family law and Children Act public law proceedings including adoption cases.

The successful candidate will join a small agile team to manage a caseload of child protection cases and provide effective advocacy in Family Court hearings.

The role involves court attendance across Wolverhampton Walsall Telford and Dudley with some flexibility to cover hearings of other team members.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Manage a caseload of Children Act public law cases and related adoption applications.

Conduct Family Court advocacy including hearings of up to a day in length.

Provide legal advice and representation to the Council its Directorates and Officers.

Demonstrate flexibility to cover hearings of other team members when required.

Ensure efficient and effective public law child protection litigation.

Maintain accurate case records and comply with all legal and regulatory standards.

Work collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes for children and families.

Skills/Experience:

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in child protection and public law proceedings.

Strong knowledge of Public Law Outline (PLO) and pre-proceedings protocol.

Proven family law and family court advocacy experience including Adoption and Children Act cases.

Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively and prioritise hearings.

Comfortable conducting hearings at multiple court locations.

Strong communication interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Flexible proactive and able to work in a small agile team environment.

Experience with case management systems and documentation in public law.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 08/02/2026.

Location: Dudley with court attendance in Wolverhampton Walsall Telford and Dudley.

Working Pattern: Full-time 37 hours per week agile working from office home and courts.

Rate: 60 per hour.

Start Date: ASAP.

Required Skills:

Required Education:

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in child protection and public law proceedings.

Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

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