We have a vacancy here at Gloucestershire County Council Legal Services, Children and Families Team for a Lawyer Advocate post. This post involves attending the local Family Courts in Gloucester and Bristol in person.

We expect this role to be 6 months, but it could be longer.

This post is only suitable for a solicitor, barrister or legal executive with good advocacy skills and willing to conduct advocacy in the Family Court mainly in Gloucester occasionally Bristol for attended hearings.

This would therefore suit someone local to Gloucester or Bristol, or someone who would be willing to relocate.

GCC is a well-respected and well-liked legal team. We work hard at providing a supportive team for all whether you are a permanent or temporary member of staff. We provide good legal admin support for our lawyers. We are friendly and supportive team.

Public law child care cases.
DoLs application and COP work would be advantageous
Advocacy for CMH and IRH hearings

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.