Solicitor Children and Adults Legal Team (Permanent)

Starting salary is £37, 849 rising to £39,782 on first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period.

We have exciting opportunities for two enthusiastic and experienced lawyers to join our busy Children & Adults Legal team. We are centrally located in Nottingham, close to the local Courts and within easy reach of all transport links in and out of the city.

We are a busy, friendly and supportive team dealing with children and adults social care advice and representation. Children’s work includes care proceedings, adoption and fostering. Adults work includes Court of Protection proceedings, mental health and general safeguarding. We are looking to appoint one Solicitor to specialise in children’s work, and one to specialise in adults work.  

You will have excellent communication, analytical and drafting skills, be able to manage a full caseload and willing to undertake advocacy at the appropriate level.  Applications will be considered from candidates at all levels of experience.

For further information please contact Natalie Grant, Team Leader Children and Adults Legal Team on 0115 8764424 or by email Natalie.Grant@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

This position is Politically Restricted. Refer to Applicant Guidance notes for further information.

The closing date for applications is 22^nd September 2019.  Interviews expected week commencing 14^th October 2019.

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/