Childcare Lawyer (Grade 9)
Somerset Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated legal professional with a focus on Children Social Care and Education law. You possess a keen ability to manage a mixed caseload and a talent for developing strong professional relationships.
What the Job Involves
Your day-to-day work will involve taking responsibility for a mixed caseload of matters related to Children Social Care and Education, including advocacy. You will receive supervision from more senior lawyers within the team. Additionally, you will be expected to liaise effectively and promptly with support staff, building and maintaining synergistic working environments. Further, you will develop and foster effective relationships with the Principal Lawyer, other team members, key stakeholders, and client departments. Understanding and sharing client business needs and objectives with the team will be crucial, ensuring they are widely comprehended and integrated into the team's work.
Skills
- Strong legal advocacy abilities
- Effective communication and liaison skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Comprehensive understanding of legal matters in social care
- Proven ability to manage a mixed caseload
- Team synergy and collaboration