Childcare Lawyer

Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Venn Group

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Job Description

Providing specialist childcare services and policy advice with a particular emphasis on the conduct of public law litigation for the protection of children
Providing legal services in respect of childcare law, including all negotiations on behalf of the Council as may be necessary prior to the issue of public law proceedings, issue of proceedings and conduct of case to include advocacy
On behalf of the Chief Officer Legal and Regulatory Services, Human Resources and Corporate Policy and Group Manager Legal and Democratic Services, preparing and approving reports for Council, Cabinet and other committee meetings and representing the Corporate Director at such meetings within the remit of the team
Maintaining the high standards of the department through compliance with the LEXCEL standard
Assisting in the development and implementation of performance management processes within the department in association with the Chief Executive's Plan
Supervising the work of the Paralegals and assist in providing professional support to others within the team
Actively participating in Special Interest Groups with responsibility to feedback to other colleagues and keep them fully informed of any impending implications and training opportunities
Representing the Council at the Family Court as relevant to work undertaken
Maintaining own professional development

This is a full time position, offered for an initial duration of 6 months subject to potential extension thereafter. Both hybrid and remote working applicants will be considered. An hourly umbrella rate of up to 60 is offered for this role. The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executives) with Local Authority experience.