Lawyer/Senior Lawyer (Children Social Care)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/06/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/07/2021 23:59
Salary:
£31,346 to £42,821
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
Stockton on Tee’s Borough Council’s in house legal team has an exciting opportunity for a lawyer/Senior Lawyer to join our busy and friendly Children Social Care Team. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice and support on children social care matters including advocacy and attendance at court, and conduct of cases appropriate to the post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated lawyer who enjoys working as part of a team and has.
• a professional legal qualification;
• experience in providing legal advice and support;
• experience of practice in children social care or an ability and interest to quickly gain
knowledge and skills required;
• excellent skills in advocacy and experience of attendance at court
• excellent communication skills;
• a flexible and resilient approach to work;
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!
We would welcome applications from candidates with experience in children social care or those who have an interest in pursuing a career in this area of law.
The Council’s Legal Team provide legal advice and support on a range of legal disciplines to services across the Council and you will be provided with support and opportunities to develop your experience and expertise specifically on children social care but also on other related legal matters as appropriate. The Council also offers fantastic opportunities for your own development.
We have many employee benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working including 40% home working, bus and train discounts, employee wellbeing service and much more.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Roisin McKenzie, Lead Solicitor (Children Social Care) on 01642 526302 or Jill Douglas, Assistant Director, HR, Legal and Comms on 01642 526309
Please note
This job is closed for applications.