Childcare Lawyer Solicitor
Job Location:
North Yorkshire - UK
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Job Summary
- Deliver expert legal counsel on childcare and family law issues.
- Oversee and manage care proceedings for the Council.
- Represent the Council in court and other legal settings.
- Offer guidance on complex legal matters to Childrens Services teams.
- Address legal inquiries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate.
- Draft legal documents applications statements and court bundles.
- Conduct legal research and provide insights on complex and emerging topics.
- Facilitate decision-making in Childrens Services with clear legal guidance.
- Collaborate with social workers managers counsel and external partners.
- Ensure adherence to relevant legislation Law Society Professional Standards and Lexcel Accreditation
- Contribute to the efficient functioning of the Legal Services team.
- Qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate.
- Extensive experience in Childrens Law.
- Proficiency in handling and managing Care Proceedings Public Law Children Matters and Family Law Cases.
- Strong advocacy and case management capabilities.
- Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to offer clear practical legal advice on complex issues.
- Experience with Childrens Services and safeguarding matters.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competence in managing a demanding caseload efficiently.
- Previous experience in Local Authority childcare legal roles.
- Advocacy experience.
- Experience in a Lexcel-accredited legal service.
- Familiarity with local government legal frameworks.
- Experience advising senior managers and elected officials.
- Mandatory attendance at County Hall Northallerton on Mondays.
- Remaining four days can be worked remotely.
- Preference for candidates residing in North Yorkshire or nearby as the caseload often involves the Harrogate area.
- Fully remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates.
- 69.58 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 to 6 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working 1 Day On Site / 4 Days Remote
- Location: Northallerton North Yorkshire
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to join a respected Local Authority legal team.
- Engage with a high-profile childcare caseload supporting Childrens Services.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Potential for contract extension.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor holding a current Practising Certificate. Significant experience in Childrens Law. Experience conducting and managing: Care Proceedings Public Law Children Matters Family Law Cases Strong advocacy and case management skills. Excellent legal research and analytical abilities. Ability to provide clear practical legal advice on complex issues. Experience working with Childrens Services and safeguarding matters. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage a demanding caseload effectively. Desirable Requirements Previous Local Authority childcare legal experience. Advocacy experience. Experience working within a Lexcel-accredited legal service. Knowledge of local government legal frameworks. Experience advising senior managers and elected members. Working Arrangements Monday attendance at County Hall Northallerton is required. Remaining 4 days can be worked remotely from home. Candidates based within North Yorkshire or surrounding areas are preferred particularly as the caseload will typically cover the Harrogate area. Fully remote working may be considered for exceptional candidates. Whats on Offer 69.58 per hour (Umbrella) 3 to 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working 1 Day On Site / 4 Days Remote Location: Northallerton North Yorkshire Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to join a highly regarded Local Authority legal team. High-profile childcare caseload supporting Childrens Services. Flexible working arrangements. Potential for extension. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Childcare Lawyer Childrens Services Solicitor Family Solicitor Care Proceedings Solicitor Local Authority Solicitor Child Protection Lawyer or Public Law Children Solicitor.
