Childcare Advocate & Childcare Lawyer (Locum - 2 Roles Available) East Midlands (Court attendance required) Full-time, Locum A well-regarded local authority in the East Midlands is seeking to appoint two experienced childcare professionals on a locum basis: a dedicated Childcare Advocate and a Childcare Lawyer. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive legal team, with a strong focus on public law childcare work. Main Responsibilities of Childcare Advocate : - Attend court in person to represent the local authority in childcare proceedings - Conduct advocacy at all stages of care proceedings - Liaise with solicitors, social workers, and other professionals - Support the legal team with casework during quieter court periods Requirements: - Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with rights of audience - Strong advocacy experience in childcare law - Confidence in managing hearings independently Main Responsibilities of Childcare Lawyer - Manage a caseload of childcare matters - Conduct advocacy in court as and when required - Draft legal documentation and ensure cases progress efficiently Requirements of both: - Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive - Proven experience in childcare law ideally within a local authority setting If you would like more information please call Natalie Ferguson in the Manchester Office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.