Solicitor
- Employer
- Warwickshire County Council
- Location
- Warwickshire
- Salary
- £44,139 - £50,023 per annum
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2022
- Reference
- RA0003785
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
About Us
Do you want to be part of an award-winning legal team?
Do you want to work with people who care about getting the best outcomes for children?
Can you thrive under pressure whilst retaining compassion?
Do you want to feel proud of what you and your team achieve?
Do you want to work in a modern and flexible environment?
If so, Warwickshire’s Children and Families Legal Team needs you!
About the Role
We are seeking qualified solicitors or barristers for this 37-hour permanent position, with an excellent understanding of the law relating to children and families.
You will have a strong commitment to client care and be a reliable colleague who will fit into our friendly and supportive team.
We have vacancies across the team for solicitors/barristers to case manage public law proceedings cases and to develop their flair for advocacy. There may also be an opportunity to advise on and manage matters being managed in the pre-proceedings framework, and private law cases.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For the full Job Description and Person Specification please click the link here.
Additional Information
For further information about the role please contact Charlotte Page Email: charlottepage@warwickshire.gov.uk Tel: 01926 412015
Closing Date: Monday, 8th August 2022
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more.
Company
As a local authority we take on a wide range of roles, whether we are providing specialist care and support to the most vulnerable in our communities, or championing Warwickshire as a choice for business through our work to promote economic growth and innovation.
Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare’s county— but that’s only half the story. We’re also vibrant and modern. One of the fastest growing commercial regions in the UK, we’re home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here.
We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that like to encourage new ways of working. Likewise, our ability to make decisions quickly is as important to us as it is to our customers.
We work actively with partner organisations to deliver our core services:
- Schools and Learning
- Social Care and Health
- Community Safety
- Environment and Planning
- Leisure and Tourism
- Roads and Travel
- Website
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/jobs
- Telephone
- 01926 41 8125
- Location
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HR Service Centre
Shire Hall
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4RL
United Kingdom
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