Job Description
Role: Childcare Locum Solicitor / Legal ExectuiveLocation: South Yorkshire (Local Authority - Hybrid Working)Rate: £50 - £55 per hourContract: Locum - Immediate Start - Until End of August
CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a well-regarded South Yorkshire Local Authority to recruit an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor or Legal Executive to support their busy Children's Services team.This is an urgent requirement and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house legal team handling meaningful and rewarding public law work.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice to social workers and senior officers, and representing the authority in care proceedings.This is a hands-on role where you will be trusted to manage your own files and work autonomously, whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative legal team.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters
* Conducting and advising on care proceedings
* Preparing legal documentation including applications and statements
* Attending PLO meetings
* Providing advice to Children's Services and internal stakeholders
* Advocacy (desirable but not essential - external counsel available)
What They're Looking For
* Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with strong childcare law experience
* Proven experience handling care proceedings within a local authority setting
* Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
* Strong drafting and advisory skills
* Availability to start at short notice
What's On Offer
* Competitive hourly rate of £50-£55 per hour
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Supportive and experienced team
* Meaningful public sector work
* Contract running until the end of August
If you're an experienced Childcare Lawyer available for your next locum assignment, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.#ChildcareLaw #LocalAuthorityLaw #PublicLaw #LocumSolicitor #LegalJobs #SouthYorkshire #CRAConsulting