Childcare Lawyer/Senior Paralegal

5 days ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Lawyer / Senior Paralegal (Child Care) to join our team for maternity cover at West Northamptonshire Council. This role is part of the Law and Governance Service within Corporate Services Directorate.

In this exciting opportunity, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance to the Council, working collaboratively with all members of the Law and Governance Service. Your key responsibilities will include:

* Providing legal advice and representation on various matters within the Childcare team to Northamptonshire Children's Trust
* Conducting and managing a wide-ranging caseload of straightforward legal work, including undertaking advocacy and managing a PLO caseload, preparing and drafting legal documents as required in an efficient, effective, and timely manner
* Preparing instructions and briefs to Counsel/external legal advisors
* Assisting the Senior Lawyer with complex cases
* Promoting a positive image of the Council
* Keeping up to date on relevant new legislation, case law, codes of practice, guidance, and policy
* Building and maintaining good working relationships with fellow officers and fostering partnership working with external partners/agencies
* Contributing to the development of a customer-focused legal service

You will have excellent knowledge of Local Government legislation and experience working in a busy legal department. You must be able to work under pressure, demonstrate accuracy, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also be able to actively challenge and seek to eliminate any directly or indirectly discriminatory practices or behaviors.

The estimated salary for this role is £55,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.

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