Civic Recruitment Limited
Childcare Lawyer Solicitor
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Childcare Lawyer (Solicitor) – 3 to 6 Month Contract
Location: County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Rate: £69.58 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 to 6 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working – Monday at County Hall, Northallerton, with 4 Days Remote Work
Pay: Bi-weekly
Summary
North Yorkshire Council is in search of a seasoned Childcare Lawyer (Solicitor) to temporarily join its Legal Services team. This role is ideal for a qualified Solicitor with extensive expertise in Children's Law, Care Proceedings, and Family Law Matters. The position involves providing top-tier legal advice, representation, and support to the Children and Young People Services Directorate. The successful candidate will handle a diverse childcare caseload, ensuring the Council fulfills its legal responsibilities while striving for positive outcomes for children and families. A current practising certificate is mandatory for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert legal counsel on childcare and family law issues.
- Oversee and manage care proceedings for the Council.
- Represent the Council in court and other legal settings.
- Offer guidance on complex legal matters to Children's Services teams.
- Address legal inquiries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate.
- Draft legal documents, applications, statements, and court bundles.
- Conduct legal research and provide insights on complex and emerging topics.
- Facilitate decision-making in Children's Services with clear legal guidance.
- Collaborate with social workers, managers, counsel, and external partners.
- Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, Law Society Professional Standards, and Lexcel Accreditation.
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Requirements
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate.
- Extensive experience in Children's Law.
- Proficiency in handling and managing Care Proceedings, Public Law Children Matters, and Family Law Cases.
- Strong advocacy and case management capabilities.
- Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
- Ability to offer clear, practical legal advice on complex issues.
- Experience with Children's Services and safeguarding matters.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competence in managing a demanding caseload efficiently.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Local Authority childcare legal roles.
- Advocacy experience.
- Experience in a Lexcel-accredited legal service.
- Familiarity with local government legal frameworks.
- Experience advising senior managers and elected officials.
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Working Arrangements
- Mandatory attendance at County Hall, Northallerton on Mondays.
- Remaining four days can be worked remotely.
- Preference for candidates residing in North Yorkshire or nearby, as the caseload often involves the Harrogate area.
- Fully remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates.
What's on Offer?
- £69.58 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 to 6 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working – 1 Day On Site / 4 Days Remote
- Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to join a respected Local Authority legal team.
- Engage with a high-profile childcare caseload supporting Children's Services.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Potential for contract extension.
This role is suitable for individuals with experience as a Childcare Lawyer, Children's Services Solicitor, Family Solicitor, Care Proceedings Solicitor, Local Authority Solicitor, Child Protection Lawyer, or Public Law Children Solicitor.
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