Essential Employment
Children & Families Lawyer needed in Manchester Paying £55 per hr ref 000B 1C7A / 1
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children’s social care legal matters, including care proceedings, pre-proceedings, and adoption
- Provide clear, timely, and practical legal advice to Children’s Services and senior managers
- Represent the authority in court proceedings, case conferences, and hearings
- Draft legal documents, applications, and reports to a high professional standard
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance
- Work collaboratively with social workers, guardians, barristers, and other professionals
- Contribute to service development and continuous legal and service improvement
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
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