Graduate Officer

1 month ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay Council Full time
Job Title: Graduate Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Officer to join our Legal Services team at Torbay Council. As a Graduate Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our more senior colleagues in progressing care and adoption cases to their conclusion and within private law matters, where there is Local Authority involvement.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent law graduate or a legal professional looking to develop their career in children's social care law. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of cases, including emergency protection orders, care proceedings, adoption, disclosure work, leaving care advice, and immigration issues relating to children and families.

You will be working closely with our experienced legal team to provide advice and representation to our clients across a spectrum of children's public law and within private law matters, supporting the safeguarding of children and ensuring the Local Authority is fulfilling its statutory duties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice and representation to clients in children's public law and private law matters.
  • Support senior colleagues in progressing care and adoption cases to their conclusion.
  • Work on a wide range of cases, including emergency protection orders, care proceedings, adoption, disclosure work, leaving care advice, and immigration issues relating to children and families.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of children's social care law and related legislation.
  • Collaborate with other teams within the Council to ensure effective delivery of services.
Requirements
  • Recent law graduate or legal professional with a strong understanding of children's social care law.
  • Excellent communication and IT skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied and busy caseload.
  • Flexibility and commitment to working as part of a team.
What We Offer

Torbay Council offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career development and training. We are committed to building an exceptional in-house legal service, utilising our colleagues' talent, and making the most of what they have to offer.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong understanding of children's social care law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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