Childcare Lawyer, Kettering

Childcare Lawyer – Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Location: 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