Childcare Locum Solicitor
- doncaster, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Hybrid
- £68 - £75 Per Hour
Job Description
Role: Childcare Locum Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: South Yorkshire (Local Authority - Hybrid Working)
Rate: £50 - £55 per hour
Contract: 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. It is a hands‑on role where you will be trusted to manage your own files and work autonomously, while 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