Solicitor
- Employer
- Nottingham City Council
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
- Salary
- £36,379
- Closing date
- 19 Feb 2018
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- Practice area
- Children law, Social care
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
We are looking for an enthusiastic Solicitor/Barrister to join our busy team at Nottingham City Council.
You will be required to provide legal advice and assistance to the Council in respect of Social Care matters.
The work is extremely varied. It will predominantly be having conduct of cases dealing with care proceedings, adoption, fostering and other children's social care issues. However, there are also opportunities to give legal advice in adults social care areas, such as community care, vulnerable adults, and mental health.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and drafting skills and be able to manage a full and varied caseload with minimum supervision and undertake advocacy in the Family Court.
For further information please contact Claire Knowles, Team Leader, Children and Adults Legal Team on 0115 8764420 or by email claire.knowles@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
This position is Politically Restricted. Please refer to Applicant Guidance notes for further information.
The closing date for applications is 19th February 2018.
To apply for the role please visit our website using the link below where you can complete your application online: https://jobs.emss.org.uk/City
Company
Nottingham City Council
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