Social Services Lawyer (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Stockport is seeking a Social Services Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice and manage cases related to safeguarding vulnerable children. This hybrid role requires previous experience in public and private law proceedings and the ability to attend court. The position offers a temporary contract at a competitive rate of £55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on safeguarding vulnerable children.
• Ability to attend court as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice to the People Directorate.
• Handle public and private law proceedings including Deprivation of Liberty.
• Attend in person to represent the client at The Civil Justice Centre.

Skills

Experience as a social services lawyer

Ability to advise on public law

Ability to advise on private law

Ability to manage a case load

Job description

Overview

Social Services Lawyer (Hybrid) needed in Stockport, £55ph

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice and assistance to the People Directorate to enable the Client to fulfil statutory duties in respect of safeguarding vulnerable children.
• Handle a caseload in matters including public law and private law proceedings and Deprivation of Liberty.
• Attend in person to represent the client on proceedings at The Civil Justice Centre in Manchester on a regular basis.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience as a social services lawyer, with the ability to advise on public law and private law proceedings related to safeguarding vulnerable children.
• Ability to manage a case load and attend court as required.

Contract & Location

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis, hybrid working in Stockport.

How to Apply

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

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