Children & Families Lawyer

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 verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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