Family Law Solicitor - £40 hourly - Local Government
- Employer
- NonStop Consulting
- Location
- Walsall
- Salary
- £35.00 - £40.00 per hour + Negotiable upon experience
- Closing date
- Sep 15, 2019
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- Sector
- Law
- Contract Type
- Contract/Freelance
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Government
- Jobseeker Type
- Professional
Job Details
Interim Solicitor - Child Protection & Family Law - £40.00 hourly - West Midlands
I am currently working with a Local Authority within the West Midlands region as they seek to take on an Interim Solicitor for a rolling contract until the end of 2019 to help provide legal advice and advocacy in Adult & Child Protection matters.
Purpose of your role:
- To provide high quality, well researched legal advice to clients within agreed timescales.
- To represent the interests of the council in proceedings before the Family Courts, Court of Protection, High Court and other tribunals as required.
- To proactively support clients in areas of their work which have a legal dimension.
What can they offer you?
- Competitive hourly rate - Up to £40.00 hourly DOE.
- Ongoing contract length for 2019 with the option for renewal in the New Year.
- Direct work with Children, Young People and Families.
What they are looking for:
- Good generalist knowledge and understanding of contentious local government law
- Good in depth knowledge and experience of family law, more specifically around vulnerable adults and children
- Recent experience of working within local government or similar
- Up to date working knowledge of issues facing local government
- Experience of advocacy, including non routine, complex and contested matters
- Post qualification experience in the relevant field
Qualifications & CPD:
- Admitted solicitor/barrister
- Good degree 2:2 or above
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and continuous professional development
Any interested applicants would benefit from sending their CV to l.woods@nonstopcare.com or alternatively you can call Liam Woods on 0207 940 2100 for a confidential discussion to determine your options and future prospects.
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