Children & Families Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Children and Families Lawyer in Manchester on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will manage complex legal matters, provide expert advice, and collaborate with social care professionals. This is a full-time role requiring a qualified solicitor or barrister with extensive experience in children law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Recent and extensive experience in public and private children law.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of complex legal matters relating to children and families.
• Provide clear legal advice to clients, particularly in relation to safeguarding.
• Work collaboratively with social care professionals and other stakeholders.

Skills

Legal advice

Caseload management

Collaboration with stakeholders

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Children and Families Lawyer needed in Manchester - Paying £23.05 per hr - ref 000A 36E1 /1

Full-time hours on a temporary basis

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Children and Families Lawyer to join our legal team. This is a key role for an experienced professional who can manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision and provide expert legal advice in both public and private children law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a caseload of complex, high-value, and sensitive legal matters relating to children and families.
• Conduct and manage legal applications under relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and related statutory frameworks.
• Provide clear, timely, and politically sensitive legal advice to clients, particularly in relation to safeguarding.
• Work collaboratively with social care professionals, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

Desirable Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Recent and extensive experience in public and private children law.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting 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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