£43,421 - £48,474 per annum

Potential for fully remote working

About the Childcare Lawyer opportunity:
Are you a public law childcare lawyer looking for a change? If so, why not consider working for a local authority whose vision is to be one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfront cities, where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone.

Plymouth City Council’s Legal team is looking to strengthen its highly respected Children’s team with the appointment of an experienced Lawyer.

Responsibilities of the Childcare Lawyer will include:

• You will deliver expert legal support and advice to client services on complex child protection matters by telephone or at meetings without prior knowledge of the facts.
• The postholder will be required to do some advocacy.
• The postholder will manage a full case load which will include live childcare case and pre-proceedings cases.

Key requirements of the Childcare Lawyer will include:
You will need to be an enthusiastic Solicitor or a Barrister with a practicing certificate or a Chartered Legal Executive with experience of working in public law childcare work. Post holders will be required to do some advocacy so relevant advocacy experience in the Family Courts is required.

Candidates working on a hybrid basis and able to attend court hearings in person would be preferable however, suitably experienced candidates wishing to work fully remotely (within the UK) will be considered.

You will need to demonstrate professionalism as well as excellent communication and drafting skills together with a flexible and positive approach and an ability to work under pressure. You will have the ability to inspire confidence in clients and the courts.

You will be a team player, building excellent relationships within the immediate team and client departments, as well as having the ability to work on your own.

Benefits of the Childcare Lawyer position will include:

• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after five years’ service.
• Flexitime scheme.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee benefits scheme.

How to apply for the Childcare Lawyer position:
Whilst we would consider this role being fully remote, all interviews will be in person.
For more information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Leonie Sands, Senior Lawyer or Lucy John, Senior Lawyer at Plymouth City Council to find out more.

Please note we do not accept CV's or agencies.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.      

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Lucy John, Senior Lawyer, on 01752 306027 or email lucy.john@plymouth.gov.uk.

Closing date: 27 October 2024

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