https://jobs.co.uk/job/childcare-solicitor-locum-sellick-partnership--b9a8d08e-f13f-4604-83a5-ef2d959f037f RSS feed for Childcare Solicitor - Locum at Sellick Partnership. en-gb Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:24:28 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/childcare-solicitor-locum-sellick-partnership--b9a8d08e-f13f-4604-83a5-ef2d959f037f https://jobs.co.uk/job/childcare-solicitor-locum-sellick-partnership--b9a8d08e-f13f-4604-83a5-ef2d959f037f Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:52:42 GMT Location: West Midlands | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, that is recruiting for a Childcare Solicitor to join their team on a 3-4 month locum basis, with opportunities for an extension beyond. The client is able to consider a 4 or 5 day working week. Applicants must be Midlands based, as attendance for court hearings is a prerequisite of this post. The role presents the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful cases impacting children''s welfare. The successful applicant will join a collaborative and professional legal environment. The team benefits from a great deal of administration support, enabling solicitors to focus on the care cases. Key Requirements: Must be a Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX with litigation accreditation. Candidates must hold a current practising certificate and have a proven experience handling childcare law cases independently. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of children''s social care legislation, including: Care proceedings Pre-proceedings (PLO) Emergency protection orders Special guardianship Secure accommodation Deprivation of liberty Adoption If you meet the above criteria and are available for lo... Permanent