Legal

Team Lawyer Contract Full Time

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Team Lawyer needed in based in Wigan and the salary is £35.00ph PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role. 

Employer Reference:0004 FDD9 / 1

This role will involve:

  • Handle a personal legal caseload which could include complex and significant cases;
  • Advise, prepare and conduct proceedings on behalf of the Client. Acting as an advocate for the Client at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative hearings;
  • Manage the instruction, use and involvement of Counsel and external lawyers in appropriate cases;
  • Draft complex and significant legal documents engaging in detailed negotiations with parties as appropriate;
  • Attend meetings with committees, panels and officers advising on complex and significant legal matters;
  • Provide specialist legal advice to clients to assist them in the delivery of their objectives and priorities;
  • Assist the service in identifying areas for continuous improvement which provide value for money, efficiency benefits and high levels of service delivery;
  • Develop and improve the knowledge of officers and Elected Members by giving advice, guidance, delivering training and production of briefing notes;
  • Assist with projects ensuring they are delivered, on time, on budget and contribute to the corporate visions and priorities;

Ideally candidates will have:

  • Admitted Solicitor entitled to a current practicing certificate (the qualification of Barrister or Legal Executive is an acceptable alternative);
  • Post qualification experience in at least two areas of law from the list below:
    • Children’s social care
    • Education
    • Adult social care
    • Health
    • Contentious Housing
  • Experience of providing legal advice to assist and guide clients when making decisions which may include complex and significant issues;
  • Experience of advising, preparing and conducting proceedings on behalf of the Client;
  • Experience of acting an as advocate for the Client at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative hearings;

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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