ADULT SOCIAL CARE AND EDUCATION LAWYER
£34,196 - £41,551
37 Hours per week
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This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council. Based within Legal Services’ Families and Wellbeing team you will primarily work in the areas of Adult Social Care and Education law.

You will be a key member of the team. From time to time you will also be expected to advise councillors and officers in the areas of children’s social care. The post involves significant levels of advocacy in the Court of Protection and other Tribunals.

You will need excellent communication skills, team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner, having due regard to the Council’s legal responsibilities.  We offer a supportive environment within a friendly and progressive team with Lexcel accreditation.

For an informal discussion regarding either role, please contact Caroline Owen on 01925 442085.

For an application form and further information please visit www.warrington.gov.uk/jobs

Closing Date: Sunday 30^th October 2016