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Solicitor x 2
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/05/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/06/2021 23:59
Salary:
Grade L, £40,876 - £43,857 -2 Positions. 1 Permanent, 1 Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Legal
Vacancy ID:
206760
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
3 Jun
Further Information
We are looking for two qualified solicitors/barristers to join our Social Care, Health and Information Governance team. The posts will involve a varied caseload of Children’s Services cases, with some Court of Protection work involving 16-18 year olds.
You will provide legal advice, support and advocacy in all matters relating to child care law including pre-proceedings, adoption, deprivation of liberty for young persons.
You will be responsible for the effective management of cases within public law, child care proceedings / proceedings relating to vulnerable young people.
You will represent the Council at court and other tribunals as required.
You will be fully conversant with the legislation, regulations and procedure in respect of public law child care and deprivation of liberty proceedings and to be aware of changes to the same to ensure accurate and effective advice is provided.
You will maintain close liaison with the Social Care, Health and Information Governance Service Manager on all issues.
You will have other responsibilities as are commensurate with the grade of the post.
Online applications only at
www.gateshead.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
Supporting documents
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