A local authority based in North-West London is seeking a Senior Childcare Lawyer Advocate on a permanent basis.
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The salary range for the role is £55,155 - £61,617 p.a.
inc. London Weighting.
The contractual hours per week are 36, and you will be required to attend the council offices and court in this role.
The Position: The Senior Childcare Lawyer Advocate will be required to undertake the following: To actively support the management of the department.
To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on children's social services law to the Council, its members and officers and to be a point of contact for members and senior officers on legal matters pertaining to Children public law.
To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Advocate and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy in the High Court, Family Court, Coroners Court, including all hearings up to trial and appeals and including complex hearings.
Monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the team.
The position offers benefits such as: Local Government pension scheme.
Bike loan and season tickets.
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Access to a health insurance scheme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants.
The successful Senior in-house advocate – Child Care will possess: A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive).
A can-do attitude with the confidence to lead a team.
Strong experience in all matters relating to children's social services law.
Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly.
Must be dependable and self-reliant.
Excellent advocacy experience.
To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to Zoe Alex - ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr