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    Assistant Solicitor - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool City Council

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    Liverpool City Council is looking to recruit a full time Assistant Solicitor to join the team of experienced Child Care lawyers until 7 January 2025 to cover maternity leave.

    The successful candidate will hold an individual caseload of child protection matters and will have conduct of care proceedings and related matters. You will be confident in undertaking advocacy as required.

    In depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and related legislation is required. Experience of working in local government is desirable but not essential. We offer a generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and a work environment which gives you the chance to use and develop your skills within a forward-thinking service.

    This is an opportunity to work in an exciting and forward thinking local authority as part of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary legal department during the implementation of change and improvement plans following the recent Best Value report on the Council. The work will be fast paced and highly varied in nature. These posts present an attractive and challenging opportunity for highly motivated individuals to bring their enthusiasm to the team and to build on their experience.

    If you wish to find out more information about the roles advertised below, please contact David Steel Head of Law, Email:D Tel No

    Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

    We advise you save the job description and person specification on your own device ( laptop, tablet, mobile), as once the closing date has passed they will not be accessible.

    How to Apply and Additional Information

    For details on how to apply for this vacancy with Liverpool City Council please scroll to the end of the advert of this vacancy and click on Apply for job.

    We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive.

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    We are working hard to ensure that the council is inclusive in recruitment, retention, support, and progression.

    If you have ambition for yourself and this city, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

    If you live in Liverpool, are unemployed, and require help with your application, please contact our employment and skills team at or on to register and receive support. More information at

    Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

    If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 such as the application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team via


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