At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage childcare law cases and provide expert legal advice.
- Company: Join a dynamic legal team with a focus on family matters.
- Benefits: £55 per hour, flexible remote work, and potential for permanent roles.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare law and strong advocacy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.
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.
The Role
- 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
About You
- 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
Contract Details
- 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
If you're an experienced Childcare Lawyer looking for your next opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.
Childcare Lawyer in Kettering employer: All The Top Bananas
Join a dynamic legal team as a Childcare Lawyer, where you will enjoy the flexibility of predominantly remote work while making a meaningful impact in children's lives. With competitive pay and the potential for permanent positions, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and collaboration with social care professionals. This role not only offers a chance to manage a varied caseload but also provides opportunities for advocacy and direct involvement in court proceedings, ensuring your expertise is valued and utilised effectively.
