Up to £55,602 plus a 10% market supplement payment (terms and conditions apply)
We have a permanent full-time vacancy for an experienced child care lawyer with full advocacy and conduct of litigation practice rights.
Working for Leicestershire County Council as a child care lawyer -
very positive working relationships with client department, the local Courts, CAFCASS and private practice
professional culture of proactive advice, planned applications and collaboration.
each lawyer having a nominated paralegal to give lawyers time and space for quality advice/drafting and preparation for court
high quality supervision and support from management team (two team leaders and an Assistant Head of Law all very experienced in this area of law)
job satisfaction - mentoring paralegals and training social workers
interesting range of legal work including the law relating to Deprivation of Liberty and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children
Also -
Attractive benefits package including
leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme,
generous local government pension scheme,
free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet,
employee benefits and discount scheme.
Payment of required professional fees.
Employee-friendly policies including carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a 'Mindful Employer' and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives.
Career development support: the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally.
What's not to like? We look forward to receiving your application.
If you have any queries about these roles please ring Clare Bianchina (team leader) on or Kate Reeves (team leader) on .
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