Lawyer / Senior Lawyer (Childcare)

Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd; Centre Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative legal services firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team, focusing on providing exceptional legal support in Children's Social Care. This role involves advising clients, conducting legal proceedings, and representing them in court. With a commitment to work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. The firm values its employees, offering generous leave entitlements and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the legal field, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pensions Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Family Friendly Policies

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal services in Children's Social Care.
• Ability to conduct proceedings in civil and criminal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to public sector clients in Children's Social Care.
• Conduct advocacy and represent clients in court and negotiations.

Skills

Legal Advice

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client Liaison

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Job description

25 April 2025 | Category Latest Vacancies

Location – Working on a hybrid remote basis from our Huntingdon office (although travel to other offices may be required)

Contract Type – Permanent- Full Time (37 hours)

Salary Range – £44,290 – £58,168.75 DOE

Main Accountabilities

• To provide a range of public sector and not for profit clients with a professional and innovative legal service in respect of their Children’s Social Care functions and other areas of legal practice where necessary.
• Advise upon and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people to secure the proper course of action and balanced and favourable judgements.
• To provide legal advice and support services to clients, to liaise with clients and other witnesses and to advise on the appropriate course of action in both civil and criminal proceedings.
• To attend courts and tribunals undertaking advocacy where required and to represent clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in matters regarding the areas of legal practice relevant to the post.
  
  

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Pathfinder Legal Benefits

• Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.
  
  

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to [e-mail]. When applying, please quote reference ‘CHI-094’.

Closing date for applications: 19th May 2025 @ midday

Number of vacancies for the role: 1

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