Children's Services Solicitor/Lawyer
Salary: £35,745 - £48,474 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time/ 37 hours a week
Location: Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based from, with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings.
Closing date: 6th October 2024
Come and join us at North Yorkshire Council. An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of our busy Children Legal Team. Benefits of the role include working within a supportive team and enjoying an excellent working relationship with the client.
The role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates. The Children Team provides legal advice and representation for our clients in the Children and Young People Services Directorate in relation to children matters.
The position requires the ability to provide advice and representation in all children matters including care proceedings, pre-proceedings matters, and responding to specific procedural and legal queries. It is also essential that you are able to undertake research and provide advice in relation to more complex issues involving other operational matters.
Applicants with a specific interest and experience in children law are particularly welcome; however, we welcome all applications from qualified professionals.
There are numerous benefits in working for us including flexible working opportunities and utilising technology to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. This role enables hybrid working both in the office and remotely. In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong, supportive team, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and expand your skills and knowledge. You will benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and a local government pension scheme.
Key Dates
Close date: 6th October 2024
Shortlisting: 7th October 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 14th October 2024
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We also expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. We strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity.
North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and others. Individuals offered employment will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £35,745.00-£48,474.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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