Solicitor (Child Care)

Support the Principal Solicitors (child care) from time to time and deputise in their absence in the management and areas of responsibility of the Childcare Team.

Demonstrate effective negotiating skills with all stakeholders by representing, communicating and promoting the purpose, values and vision of the instructing Directorate in any given case. Continuously seek opportunities to lawfully deliver improved outcomes to the directorates' instructing Legal Services on the various projects being undertaken where legal input is required in the most cost effective manner.

Take conduct of complex and contentious and/or non contentious legal matters concerning one or more aspects of the Council's functions as allocated, particularly in respect of child protection, related education and local government law, often requiring creative appraisal and solutions. Handle other legal matters within the remit of the Service or team as may be allocated from time to time.

Participate and assist in managing the Out of Hours service for the appropriate fee. Deliver the Service Level Agreements with maintained schools and academies as it relates to child protection aspects of the Schools Helpline.

Act as advocate in any forum; prosecute; pursue or defend child protection matters and appear before the full range of Courts, particularly managing more complex cases (High, County and Magistrates Courts but especially the Family Court and Deprivation of Liberty Court).

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