Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children?
We seek a dynamic childcare lawyer to join our busy team at Devon County Council.
The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload. Our lawyers are expected to attend meetings in order to provide advice on all matters relating to children’s social care functions, including child protection, public law care proceedings, pre-proceedings, fostering and adoption. You will also have experience of, and be willing to undertake advocacy as this is a key part of the role.
The successful candidate will be a team player who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and is able to work under pressure. You will be part of a supportive team, with generous flexible working arrangements.
You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with Public Child Law experience in a Local Authority (minimum of 2 years)
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