Childcare Solicitor
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon – Fri
Contract: Temporary (5+ Months)
Location: Civic Centre, TS24 8AY
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: PAYE £47.03/hour
We're recruiting a Childcare Solicitor to provide specialist legal advice and representation within Childcare and Family Law. This is a key role for an experienced legal professional who can manage a busy caseload, provide high-quality legal support, and work closely with social care teams and other professionals to deliver effective legal services.
About the Role:
As a Childcare Solicitor, you'll provide expert legal advice, case management, and representation across childcare-related legal matters, ensuring all legal work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within required timescales.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Providing legal advice and support on childcare and family law matters
- Managing a caseload of childcare-related legal work independently
- Preparing legal documents, reports, statements, and court paperwork
- Representing clients in court hearings and legal proceedings where required
- Working closely with social care teams, officers, and external professionals
- Ensuring all legal work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of childcare legislation, regulations, and legal guidance
- Advising on complex childcare matters and supporting effective case progression
- Ensuring compliance with legal procedures, policies, and service standards
- Providing professional legal support to colleagues and stakeholders
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking a qualified Solicitor with strong experience in childcare law and the ability to manage complex legal matters effectively.
You'll ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor status with experience in childcare law
- Experience managing childcare and family law cases
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and legal procedures
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and external professionals
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Valid Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willingness to complete one if required)
- Right to work in the UK
Nice-to-Have Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a local authority legal team
- Experience representing clients in childcare court proceedings
- Familiarity with public sector legal processes
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work within a specialist childcare legal team
- Competitive PAYE hourly rate of £47.03/hour
- Long-term temporary contract of 5+ months
- Chance to manage varied and challenging childcare law matters
- Professional working environment supporting legal development
Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Additional Information:
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS Required / Willingness to Complete DBS Check
- 2 Years References/Work History
Reference: 5301310
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: £47.03 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience managing a full caseload of childcare-related legal matters independently?
- Have you represented clients in childcare court proceedings?
Experience:
- childcare law: 1 year (required)
- preparing legal documents: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure (required)
- Knowledge of childcare legislation (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
