Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Lawyer Temporary to Permanent OpportunityLocation: 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