Legal Safeguarding Lawyer

1 month ago

Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time
Job Title: Legal Safeguarding Lawyer

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Safeguarding Lawyer to join our team at Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in respect of the protection of children and vulnerable adults, and upon Care and Support to persons in need.

Main Duties:
  • Undertake and have sole conduct of a mixed caseload relating primarily to child and vulnerable adult protection work in any Court, Tribunal, Inquiry or Appeal;
  • Undertake hearings, including contested matters with witness evidence in the Family Court, up to the level of Circuit Judge;
  • Prepare complex legal documentation including applications, Thresholds, skeleton arguments and written submissions;
  • Attend legal planning and other meetings as required to ensure the provision of effective and efficient legal advice;
  • Advise upon and where appropriate provide risk assessment advice in respect of proposed or contemplated child and vulnerable adult protection proceedings;
  • Represent the Authority in legal proceedings and related court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution processes and the steps necessary to avoid potential disputes;
  • Prepare reports for and attend Council and its Committees and Panels as appropriate;
  • Contribute to the development of new systems and operational changes to improve the provision of Legal Services.
Requirements:
  • Experience of working in a legal office;
  • Experience of working unsupervised and to strict deadlines;
  • Understanding and knowledge of Local Government;
  • Experience in multi-agency working;
  • Experience in all aspects of legal working;
  • Experience of working in a team;
  • Experience in undertaking contested advocacy in the Family Court, ideally up to Circuit judge level and advocacy in the Court of Protection;
  • Experience in drafting legal documents, including Threshold, Submissions and Skeleton arguments;
  • Ability to adapt to a busy work environment where priorities change quickly;
  • Ability to work as part of a team;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to solve problems in a practical and effective way;
  • Interpersonal skills, requiring sensitivity, diplomacy and the ability to deal with difficult/hostile persons in a responsive but assertive manner;
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and provide timely and accurate work in accordance with deadlines;
  • Proven negotiation skills;
  • Qualification and enrolment as a Solicitor and full member of the Law Society with current Practising Certificate or Qualification as Barrister (Registered at Bar).
Desirable:
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the relevant legislation particularly the Children Act 1989, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the associated regulations practice and procedure.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that we do not accept applications by email or post. All applications must be made through our online application system.

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