Legal - Solicitor (Education, Adult Social Care and Children's Social Care ref 367630

Essential Employment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Advisor specializing in children’s social care and education law in Gloucester. The role involves managing court cases, providing legal advice, and demonstrating excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to engage meaningfully in various legal processes, making a significant impact in social care.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social care, education law, and Court of Protection law.
• Experience managing a mixed caseload, including judicial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on children's social care and education law.
• Manage cases related to Court of Protection and welfare applications.
• Attend court proceedings and chair meetings as needed.

Skills

Legal advice

Communication skills

IT skills

Knowledge of Data Protection law

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the effective delivery of legal advice on children’s social care, including Court of Protection cases, education law, and adult social care law. This includes SEND advice, school admission, school attendance, and providing advice to panels hearing appeals against refusal of home to school transport and school admission appeals.
2. Manage a mixed caseload of Court of Protection cases; welfare applications, section 21A appeals, and applications under the Re X process. Handle education queries, including judicial reviews, particularly responding to pre-action protocol letters. The role does not include public child care proceedings.
3. Have a sound understanding of adult and children’s social care law, Court of Protection law, and education law. Demonstrate knowledge of Data Protection law.
4. Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective IT skills.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend Court remotely and in person when requested.
• Chair Round Table Meetings remotely.

Application Process:

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Additional Information:

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

All roles may be subject to pre-employment checks, including references, so please be prepared.

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