Lawyer - Child Care - Local Authority

Location: Hybrid (serving the six Berkshire Unitary Authorities)Contract: 3 - 6 months with a possibility of getting extendedTeam: Joint Legal Team – Child Care Court Teams

Are you a skilled child care lawyer ready to make an immediate impact? Join the dedicated legal team for Local Authority providing expert legal services to Children’s Services across Berkshire.

• Handle a diverse caseload including:
  • Care proceedings
  • Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)
  • Inherent jurisdiction matters
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice to Children’s Services.
• Represent clients in court with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced child protection lawyers.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with expertise in child protection law.
• Proven experience managing complex public law children cases.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to start immediately.

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases.
• Competitive locum rates.

Ready to make a difference?Apply now and be part of a team that protects and supports the most vulnerable children in the communities.

or contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading office