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- Location: Wigan
- Job Type: Hybrid
- Salary: Up to £65 per hour (via Umbrella)
We are seeking a Team Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Wigan, focusing on Children’s social care law. This role involves hybrid working and offers a competitive pay rate. The successful candidate will operate in areas including Local Authority pre-proceedings work, Care proceedings, safeguarding orders, and Adoption. Knowledge of Adult social care and Health law would be advantageous.
Day-to-day of the role:- Work closely with clients to assist in the delivery of their service objectives and priorities.
- Provide advice, support, and assistance to client officers, Elected Members, Partner Organisations, and other key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors.
- Advise, prepare, and conduct proceedings acting as an advocate for the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries, and other statutory and legislative hearings.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Division to provide a high-quality, efficient, and professional legal and democratic service.
- Proven experience in Children’s social care law, including Local Authority pre-proceedings, Care proceedings, safeguarding orders, and Adoption.
- Knowledge of Adult social care and Health law is advantageous.
- Strong advocacy skills and experience in representing at court, tribunals, and inquiries.
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively within a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Competitive hourly rate up to £65 per hour via Umbrella
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic team.
- Exposure to a wide range of legal and democratic challenges.
To apply for this Team Lawyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
