Child Care Senior Legal Officer / Solicitor/CILEX - Local Authority
hace 13 días
Doncaster
Senior Legal Officer (Childcare) • Hourly Rate: £50 to £55 per hour via Umbrella, • Location: Doncaster Day-to-day of the role: • Manage a caseload of child protection work, including care proceedings and pre-proceedings (PLO)., • Provide written and verbal legal advice to various council panels, boards, and senior leaders., • Draft legal documents, negotiate terms, and carry out advocacy in family courts., • Represent the Council in court for complex or high-profile cases and instruct barristers when necessary., • Support and mentor Legal Officers and Assistants., • Attend and contribute to legal planning meetings, strategy discussions, and safeguarding meetings., • Participate in a legal duty rota during office hours and provide out-of-hours advice as part of a rota., • Deliver training to legal and social care teams and support the Team Manager and Head of Service with the legal services delivery plan., • Must be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation rights., • Strong post-qualification experience in child protection law., • Solid experience in childcare/family law with recent and competent advocacy experience in the Family Court., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good drafting, and organisational skills., • Confident in using information technology and remote working tools., • Competitive hourly rate., • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in the community. To apply for the Senior Legal Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.