Assistant Lawyer – Community Services Team

Lawyers In Local Government; Horsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector legal team is seeking an Assistant Lawyer for their Community Services sector. This role entails managing a public law caseload and advocating on behalf of the Council, specifically in child protection legal matters. The position offers excellent staff benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for training and development, reflecting our commitment to serving the community with inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in public law and duty of care.
• Ability to provide legal advice and support.
• Interest in developing skills within child protection legal work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing comprehensive legal services with a focus on Social Services and Childcare.
• Manage a public law caseload and provide legal advice for the Council.
• Engage in advocacy on behalf of the Council.

Skills

Public law

Advocacy

Child protection

Job description

Assistant Lawyer - Community Services Team

Closing date: 05-Aug-2025
Reference Number: RES00447
Location: Barry
Salary: Grade 8 (SCP26 £36,124 – SCP30 £39,513)
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time

About Us

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Lawyer in our Community Services team. The focus of our team is on enabling quality service delivery, working in partnership with the client department, and helping ensure positive outcomes for the children in the Vale of Glamorgan.

You will hold responsibility for a public law caseload, providing legal advice and support, including advocacy on behalf of the Council. The team handles a wide range of child protection legal work. We are a well-respected, friendly, and experienced team that values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from lawyers interested in remote, flexible, or part-time work. We aim to build a service reflecting the community we serve.

We offer excellent staff benefits, including a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, flexible working, and an employee assistance program. This is a new and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who may possess or wish to develop skills and experience in this area.

About The Role

This post attracts a Market Supplement of £5,500 per annum and provides access to training and development opportunities.

Pay Details: Grade 8; SCP26 – SCP30 (£36,124 - £39,513)

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week / Monday to Friday

Main Place of Work: Civic Offices

Description

To assist in providing a comprehensive legal service to the Council, with an emphasis on Social Services and Childcare legal work.

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