Average Childcare Lawyer salary in the UK

Childcare Lawyer / CILEx TSR Legal are delighted to be assisting a reputable firm to recruit an experience and ambitious Childcare Lawyer. About This Firm: Our client in Catmarthen is renowned for providing high-quality legal services with a focus on family law matters. With a large client base, they are committed to offering personalised and compassionate support to individuals and families navigating challenging legal issues. Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Childcare Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the friendly team and provide expert legal representation and advice in childcare proceedings. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and make a meaningful impact in their lives. Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of childcare proceedings, including care orders, adoption, and child protection matters.Providing legal advice and representation to clients in family court proceedings and meetings with social services.Conducting legal research, drafting documents, and preparing court submissions.Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, offering empathetic support and guidance throughout the legal process.Collaborating with colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for clients and their families. Qualifications and Requirements: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with substantial experience in childcare law.Strong knowledge of childcare proceedings and relevant legislation.Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of achieving favourable outcomes for clients.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Compassionate and client-focused approach to legal practice. Why this firm? Join a firm known for excellence in family legal services.Collaborative and supportive work environment.Friendly, open cultureProgression opportunities and support for professional developmentHybrid working considered after probation (Minimum 3 days in office, 2 at home)5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and non-contractual day off at ChristmasDirectorship programme and Mentoring SchemeSupportive of family values and encourage a good work/life balance If you're interested in this opportunity and finding out more, please contact Rob, Director at TSR Legal for a confidential conversation.

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority, based in Gloucestershire, which needs a Childcare Lawyer Advocate to join their team on a contractual basis. The role would require someone with strong advocacy skills and someone willing to attend court hearings. ROLE: Childcare Lawyer Advocate LOCATION: Gloucestershire, hybrid working - attend court once a month RATE: £50-£60ph umbrella CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 months ongoing The responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer Advocate role: Represent the council's Childcare legal team and conduct its advocacyAttend the local Family Courts in Gloucester and Bristol in personWork and commit to a supportive team of solicitors, legal executives, other advocates and legal admin support The Person: A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 3+ years of PQE in Childcare lawSomeone with significant Childcare Advocacy experienceSomeone with local authority experience within a Childcare legal team The benefits of being in the Childcare Lawyer Advocate role: Weekly payFlexible working hoursHybrid working If this Childcare Lawyer Advocate role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, , or via phone at . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Childcare Lawyer Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Hybrid working arrangement £36,648 - £47,420 per annum (pay award pending) For further information on this brilliant opportunity at Barnsley Council, please visit our dedicated microsite: https://. Alternatively, please contact Sara Robinson at Sellick Partnership who is managing this recruitment campaign on behalf of the Council. Summary of the Childcare Lawyer opportunity: Barnsley Council are putting the borough on the map as a place of possibilities for people to live, work and visit. Sellick Partnership is excited to be exclusively recruiting for a permanent Childcare Lawyer to join the supportive and sociable Legal Team at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer who has experience in Childcare Law from either private or local authority and is looking for the next step in their career. The main duties of the successful Childcare Lawyer will include: Handling a caseload of mainly child protection cases and pre-proceedings matters.Undertaking advocacy on behalf of the council.Advising Social Services clients face-to-face and in writing, on all aspects of relevant legislation.Prepare all legal documentation relevant to the caseload, and in particular prepare a wide variety of court documents, advise on social care law, and assist the Senior Social Care Lawyers and Principal Lawyer in relation to the most complex or specialised matters as and when required.Carry out legal research. Experience required for the Childcare Lawyer role: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal executiveWe're not expecting candidates to have experience in all of the above, but exposure to one or more areas would be beneficial The Childcare Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits: Legal assistant supportFantastic training and development opportunitiesCompetitive salary.Excellent local government pension scheme, including the option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution SchemeFlexible and hybrid working.Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary days used for Christmas shutdownFlexi time and use of up to 5 banked flexi days per yearCar lease scheme, salary sacrifice for a brand new car!Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers.Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships.Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.Discounts on parking Interested in applying for the Childcare Lawyer role? This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a Legal Team with a great reputation. Our client is looking for candidates who are a qualified solicitor or legal executive and must hold a current practising certificate. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position or contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.