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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018590

Date posted

08/07/2025

Application closing date

23/07/2025

Location

COUNTY-WIDE

Salary

43,693 - 44,711

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Lawyer - WMF2128e

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Job description

Location: South Lakeland House (Kendal) or Craven House (Barrow-in-Furness) (remote working subject to attending family court hearings in Barrow-in-Furness (limited times in Workington), as required.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

About this opportunity

A vacancy has become available in our team following internal promotion. If you value team work, collaboration and opportunity for development this is the role for you.



We offer a commitment to nurture your talents from newly qualified and beyond.



As a Lawyer in the Children Adult and Education legal team you will handle your own caseload of children social care work which will include the preparation of cases before the Family Court (including advocacy) as well as the provision of legal advice and assistance across all levels of the local authority.



You will receive the support of experienced Legal Officers and Lead Lawyers whilst benefitting from overall supervision from the experienced Senior Lawyer for the team.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for qualified and admitted solicitors, barristers or legal executives. You may have experience and knowledge of children's social care law, but if you don't we offer the commitment to guide and support you in this role. You may have experience in crime, litigation or family law with the determination to face challenges and adapt to an unfamiliar area of expertise. Bring your experiences and legal knowledge to our team and you will flourish.



This is a fantastic career opportunity for those looking to progress within a team which values staff and has a developed career structure.



Westmorland and Furness Council is a dynamic and progressive employer, looking to nurture your talent with opportunities to broaden your knowledge, expertise and skills.



You will be supported and mentored by a highly experienced team of professionals, in a friendly, open and honest environment, and as a service, we strongly encourage the progression and development of our employees. We have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently.



Excellent communicators, the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, and an open and honest approach to management, are all qualities we are looking for in our Lawyers.



If you are looking for a new challenge, in a friendly, supportive, and professionally stimulating environment, then we want to hear from you.



To be placed in press local to Carlisle/Kendal/Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster

LLG, North West Legal Consortium

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 23rd July 2025

Interview date: 4 August 2025 (to be held in person/remotely via MS Teams)



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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