Childcare Lawyer

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