Job Description Childcare Lawyer Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Location: Kettering Rate: £55.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (37 hours per week) We are currently seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a busy and supportive legal team based in Kettering on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong experience in public childcare law and the ability to undertake their own advocacy through to contested final hearings. Key Responsibilities:
Managing a caseload of public childcare matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
Conducting your own advocacy at hearings, including contested final hearings
Advising clients on all aspects of childcare law
Preparing legal documentation, statements and court applications
Attending court approximately twice per week
Working closely with social workers, external agencies and internal stakeholders
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Significant experience in childcare/public law proceedings
Strong advocacy skills with the ability to represent clients independently in court
Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Availability to attend court hearings twice weekly
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