Childcare Lawyer
9 days ago
Kettering
Remote - Childcare Lawyer - North Northamptonshire Council Salary: £55 Per Hour Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Month Contract Location: NN157QX • Court attendance twice per week, otherwise remote working., • We are looking for Lawyers specialising in Childcare to join our in-house legal team. The role will require you to undertake a caseload of work including:, • Manage a varied caseload of legal matters, ranging in complexity according to experience and under appropriate supervision or direction., • Draft and review a wide range of legal documents, utilising standard service templates and adapting them as necessary to meet client requirements and expectations., • Represent the Council at routine hearings, committees, tribunals, and other relevant proceedings., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the case management system, including full time recording, billing and file administration., • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, precedents, processes, and working practices, promoting their effective adoption across the service., • Support governance, enforcement, and project-based work, including the design and delivery of training to client departments where required., • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and Council policies., • Provide general and specialist childcare advice on behalf of the Council to clients, colleagues and elected members and senior officers., • Advising on policy, strategy and procedures relating to childcare issues., • Manage a caseload in relation to the full range of Childcare work, including weekly attendance at court undertaking advocacy as appropriate., • Be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx, • Have evidence of continuing professional development, • Have experience in the specialist area of Childcare, • Have experience representing clients in courts/tribunals/hearings/committees. #J-18808-Ljbffr