Legal Officer - Adult & Education

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking candidates for legal positions focused on child protection and education. Ideal for qualified Solicitors, Barristers, or Chartered Legal Executives. Successful candidates will provide legal support, prepare documents, and conduct research. The council values staff development and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and will provide opportunities for further development.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child and adult protection laws and procedures.
• Ability to prepare legal documents and attend meetings.
• Experience in legal research and case management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for casework.
• Attend meetings and provide legal support.
• Conduct research as required.

Skills

Knowledge of legal processes

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

About Bath & North East Somerset Council

We have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

About The Role

Following a successful growth bid for Legal Services we are seeking to attract and recruit to a number of posts including the developing and exciting areas of Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty (Children & Adults); Special Educational Needs and Tribunal work (SEND) general safeguarding and a Legal Officer to support these areas with opportunities for further development. We also have an opportunity for a Lawyer and a Legal Officer in the area of child protection.

Applications are invited from Candidates who are either a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (conditions apply for Chartered Legal Executive as to Advocacy Certificates). Whilst we are interested in experienced candidates from a local government background, if you are qualified with raw talent but little or no PQE experience then one of these roles might just be for you. As a progressive Council we are committed to investing in staff and to support individuals to fulfil their full potential.

About The Team

The team provides legal advice to the Council mainly in relation to child and adult protection, education and employment. You will require a comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes, procedures and policies relating to the service area.

About You

You will be supporting the wider work of the adult and education team which will include preparing legal documents, attending meetings as required, undertaking research, general support on casework and working towards a legal qualification.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Rachel O'Sullivan, Service Manager - Legal Services (Adults, Children & Education), [e-mail] or call [phone].

Interview date

23rd February - 27th February

No Agencies Please.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at.

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at.

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.