Senior Child Care Solicitor - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This is an opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to play a significant role in supporting the safeguarding of, and services provided to, the most vulnerable children and families in the City through the provision of professional legal advice and representationin complex contested hearings.

You will also benefit from:

Flexible working arrangements (including hybrid office/home working)
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and development opportunities
Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme.

We are bold and ambitious with a clear plan to be the best city and the best council in the UK.

Our large, diverse and talented workforce is central to our ambitions.

In Legal Services, we're proud to reflect the diversity of Leeds and to be a welcomingand inclusive team with a positive, healthy workplace culture where everyone can be themselves.

Our Lexcel accreditation and shortlisting in the 2021 Law Society Excellence Award for In House Team of the year demonstrate the quality and standards of our Service.

Have a proven track record of working in childrens Social Care law;
Be valuesdriven, enthusiastic and outcome focussed;
Come with fresh thinking, energy and compassion for people;
Demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with Council services, the Courts and partner organisations.

In return, we provide a role where you will be supported in your development and career ambitions. We will also encourage you to craft and frame your role to maximise your diverse skills, talents and expertise. You will join a contemporary and flexible workingenvironment where we emphasise collaboration within teams and with our clients.