Childcare Lawyer
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Law/Legal
Litigation, Civil Law, Lawyer, Legal Counsel
£55 per hour
37 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Predominantly Remote Court Attendance Twice Per Week
Temporary
Contract:
1 September 1 December 2026 2 Positions Available
Potential Permanent Opportunities
We are recruiting for two experienced Childcare Lawyers to join a busy legal team on an initial three-month contract.
The roles are predominantly remote, although successful candidates must be able to attend court approximately twice per week
. There is also the potential for the positions to become permanent for the right candidates
.
You will manage a varied childcare law caseload and provide high-quality legal advice and representation in relation to children and family matters.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
- Managing a caseload of childcare and public law matters
- Advising on care proceedings and related children matters
- Conducting advocacy and attending court approximately twice per week
- Preparing applications, statements, evidence and court documentation
- Advising clients on complex and sensitive childcare cases
- Working closely with social care professionals and other stakeholders
- Attending legal planning and other relevant meetings
- Providing clear and practical legal advice throughout proceedings
- Ensuring cases are progressed effectively and within required timescales
We are looking for experienced Childcare Lawyers who:
- Have substantial experience handling childcare/public law cases
- Are confident managing their own caseload
- Have strong knowledge of relevant children and family law
- Have experience of court advocacy
- Can attend court approximately twice per week
- Have excellent drafting, communication and case-management skills
- Are comfortable working independently in a predominantly remote role
Rate: £55 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week across five days Start: 1 September 2026 End: 1 December 2026 Working arrangement: Remote apart from court attendance approximately twice per week Vacancies: 2 Potential to become permanent for the right candidates
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