Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Pay Rate: £22.50 per hour Duration: Temporary Are you a qualified solicitor with experience in public law and childcare proceedings? Newcastle City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced childcare locum solicitor to join their legal services team. Role Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceedings. Attending court for Case Management Hearings, Issues Resolution Hearings (IRHs), and Final Hearings. Handling matters under the Public Law Outline framework. Requirements: Qualified solicitor with demonstrable experience in childcare law and public law processes. Ability to work full-time (37 hours), either across 5 days or in a compressed 4-day week. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders effectively. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate of £22.50. Opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of families in Newcastle. Work within a supportive and professional legal services team. If you have the expertise and passion for childcare law and are available for temporary assignments, we’d love to hear from you