Job Information
We are looking for a full-time Children’s Social Care Lawyer to join our dynamic, busy and friendly team.
Your main responsibilities will include:
· Advising in-house clients and colleagues on a range of child protection matters including the Public Law Outline, care proceedings and all other issues relating to the care of children and young persons.
· Drafting applications and orders.
· Attending and representing the Council at court.
· Liaising with third parties including private practice law firms, counsel and other external bodies.
· Managing a full and varied caseload
You should have an existing knowledge in this area of law and/ or an enthusiasm to learn and develop in this area. You will need an eye for detail and good organizational skills which will enable you to carry your own caseload. You should be flexible and innovative in your approach.
The post has a starting salary of between, for those who are less than 2 years PQE, Band 8 - £38,626 - £42,708; OR Band 10 - £48,710 - £52,805, for those with more than two years PQE. Individuals appointed to band 8 will transition to band 10 upon attaining two years PQE and successful completion of the six-month probation period.
The working arrangements are flexible, with office-based working in County Hall, Morpeth and the opportunity to work on a hybrid office/ home basis
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
· Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practicing certificate
· Existing knowledge of Child Care law preferred.
If you require further information about the position, please contact Katie Reay, Principal Solicitor on telephone 07966 333037 or via email katherine.reay@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
