Salary: £43,693 - £44,711 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Kendal, Penrith, or Barrow (including agile working/working from home) Contract: 2 x permanent positions available Job reference: WMF1521e About this opportunity As a Lawyer in the Children and Adults Legal Team you will handle your own caseload of children social care work which will include the preparation of cases before the Family Court (including advocacy) as well as the provision of legal advice and assistance across all levels of the local authority. You will receive the support of experienced Legal Officers and Lead Lawyers whilst benefitting from overall supervision from the experienced Senior Lawyer for the team. We are looking for qualified and admitted solicitors, barristers or legal executives, ideally with experience and knowledge of children’s social care law. You may have experience in crime or family law with the determination to face challenges and adapt to an unfamiliar area of expertise. This is a fantastic career opportunity for those looking to progress within a team which values staff and has a developed career structure. Westmorland and Furness Council is a dynamic and progressive employer, looking to nurture your talent with opportunities to broaden your knowledge, expertise and skills. You will be supported and mentored by a highly experienced team of professionals, in a friendly, open and honest environment, and as a service, we strongly encourage the progression and development of our employees. We have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. Excellent communicators, the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, and an open and honest approach to management, are all qualities we are looking for in our Lawyers. If you are looking for a new challenge, in a friendly, supportive, and professionally stimulating environment, then we want to hear from you. Choice of work base: Kendal, Penrith, or Barrow. The post holder will be expected to attend family court hearings in Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle, including limited times in Workington, as required What can we offer you For information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Application and Interview information Closing date: 8th December 2024 Interview date: W/C 16th December 2024