Lawyer

Lawyer needed in Gloucester, £43.12ph PAYE – Reference: 5298859

30hours per week 

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Law and Education Law

• Have the day-to-day conduct of caseload and legal work appropriate to experience at this level and to manage the same in accordance with good legal practice, client requirements and practice management standards.
• Undertake advocacy and represent the Council in the Court arena
• To support the Principal Lawyers and Legal Services Business Partners and Senior Lawyers in developing and maintaining close working relationships with members, officers and with external organisations.
• To represent Legal Services, the Council and external clients in meetings, including committee and member meetings, inquiries and working groups and in discussions with other legal practitioners at an appropriate level as and when required.
• To have a collaborative solution-based approach to advising in meeting the needs of the County Council.
• Carry a caseload of cases as directed by the Senior Lawyer – Team Lead.
• Ensure high level of client satisfaction, communication and feedback

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@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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