Children and Families Lawyer

Essential Employment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Children & Families Lawyer in Manchester. This role involves providing legal advice and representation in child protection and family law matters. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or barristers with strong advocacy skills. This is a full-time temporary position with competitive pay of £25.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of public law children matters.
• Excellent advocacy and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in child protection matters.
• Prepare legal documentation and attend court hearings.

Skills

Legal advice

Advocacy skills

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Overview

Children & Families Lawyer needed in Manchester Paying £25.05 per hr ref 000A 5B22

Full-time hours on a temporary basis

Responsibilities

• We’re seeking an experienced Children and Families Lawyer to provide legal advice and representation in matters relating to child protection, care proceedings, and family law. You’ll work closely with social care teams, prepare legal documentation, and attend court hearings.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of public law children matters
• Excellent advocacy and drafting skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently

Application

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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