Child Public Law Lawyer — Case Management & Hearings

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join their Case Management Team. This role involves managing public law proceedings and collaborating with social care teams to provide legal advice and advocacy. Ideal candidates will possess strong drafting skills and experience in children's legal work. Support and training will be provided for ongoing professional development. The team is committed to delivering positive outcomes for families in Coventry, making this a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Access to in-house advocacy team

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Willingness to contribute positively to service development.
• Experience in local government or public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of public law matters.
• Prepare and review legal documentation.
• Represent the Council at hearings and forums.

Skills

Experience in public law children’s legal work

Strong drafting and advocacy skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Customer-focused with commitment to service improvement

Job description

A municipal authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Lawyer to join their Case Management Team. This role involves managing public law proceedings and collaborating with social care teams to provide legal advice and advocacy. Ideal candidates will possess strong drafting skills and experience in children's legal work. Support and training will be provided for ongoing professional development. The team is committed to delivering positive outcomes for families in Coventry, making this a rewarding opportunity.