NYAS is a leading rights-based, national charity, who provide advocacy and legal representation to children and vulnerable adults when important decisions are being made about them. We are a socio legal charity and are not for profit.
Our people have awork life balance, in a supportive environment and a great culture to allow you to thrive.
We are looking for a legal professional who hasexperience of working in children and family law to join our growing legal team.
As a national charity, we represent children throughout England and Wales and are looking to recruit nationally with agile working. We have offices in Birkenhead, Birmingham and Cardiff.
Working alongside a NYAS independent social worker, you will provide legal advice and representation of children and young people in private law proceedings. You will perform the duties of a qualified solicitor, CILEX or barrister, ensuring that all documentation filed by the courts meet NYAS standards and court timescales and is within scope for payment by the Legal Aid Agency.
For more information, please view the attached job description.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached.
You will need to have knowledge of Children Act and other legislation relating to children and family law; have an ability to conduct your own advocac...