Role: Childcare Locum Solicitor / Legal ExectuiveLocation: South Yorkshire (Local Authority - Hybrid Working)Rate: £50 - £55 per hourContract: Locum - Immediate Start - Until End of August CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a well-regarded South Yorkshire Local Authority to recruit an experienced Childcare Locum Solicitor or Legal Executive to support their busy Children''s Services team.This is an urgent requirement and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house legal team handling meaningful and rewarding public law work. The Opportunity You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of childcare matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice to social workers and senior officers, and representing the authority in care proceedings.This is a hands-on role where you will be trusted to manage your own files and work autonomously, whilst being supported by an experienced and collaborative legal team. What You''ll Be Doing Managing a caseload of public law childcare mattersConducting and advising on care proceedingsPreparing legal documentation including applications and statementsAttending PLO meetingsProviding advice to Children''s Services and internal stakeholdersAdvocacy (desirable but not essential - external counsel available) What They''re Looking For Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with strong childcare law experienceProven experience handling care proceedings within a local authority settingAbility to manage a busy caseload ..... full job details .....