Job Purpose: Solicitor
The purpose of this job is to provide legal advice and undertake the conduct of a caseload in relation to the full range of child protection work.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide legal advice and have conduct of a caseload of the full range of public law Children and Adoption Act cases.
2. Prepare and represent the Council in all Child Protection cases before the Courts.
3. Perform other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as may be required, including other areas of work within the Child Protection Team.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for an interview without this evidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Minimum Requirements:
* Education: Bachelor's (preferred)
* Experience:
o Litigation Lawyer: 5 years (required)
o Local government setting: 3 years (preferred)
* Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
* Willingness to travel: 50% (preferred)
Reference ID: RCI-MTRX-1386224
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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