2 x Lawyers (Children, Adults and Health)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/08/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/08/2022 23:59
Salary:
£40,578 to £44,624 p.a. (Grade 13)
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Further Information
Durham County Council legal service has an opportunity for two lawyers to join their Adult Team on a permanent basis. The Team deal with a varied caseload including court of protection and deprivation of liberty, mental health, safeguarding, ordinary residence and general Care Act advice.
The ideal candidate will be qualified as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive and will have experience of the court of protection and advocacy skills, together with relevant knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
Our three Adult Lawyers are part of a wider team which provides advice to Children’s Services. We are a busy, friendly and well-supported legal team situated in Durham City with good transport links to surrounding areas. We have embraced new ways of working and the role will predominantly feature hybrid working, offering a high level of flexibility, allowing staff to take control of their work/life balance.
For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kelsey Clayton via email at kelsey.clayton@durham.gov.uk.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 5th September 2022.
Take a look at our comprehensive rewards and benefits package at the link below:-
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email pesresources@durham.gov.uk.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.