£42.00 Per Hour
Job description
Work Pattern:1 Day in the Office 4 Days working From Home
PAYE Pay Rate: £41.90 per hour
Main Purpose of the Role
To provide legal advice, representation and support on Children’s Services matters, ensuring the Council complies with relevant legislation and delivers effective, high-quality services.
Typical Day Overview
- Advising social workers, managers and other Council departments on legal matters.
- Preparing and managing court cases involving children and families.
- Representing the Council in court, tribunals and hearings.
- Attending meetings, committees and panels, including fostering and adoption panels.
- Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and case law.
- Preparing legal documents, reports and correspondence.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
- Provide specialist legal advice on childcare and Children’s Services law.
- Manage complex cases and court proceedings.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and external partners.
- Organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
- Support and train trainee solicitors and legal assistants where required.
- Promote equality, diversity and high standards of service.
- Contribute to improving team procedures and working practices.
Essential Requirements and Qualifications
- A qualified solicitor or barrister, or an appropriately qualified legal professional eligible to practise in England and Wales.
- Knowledge of Children’s Services law and relevant legislation.
- Experience in legal casework, advocacy and preparing legal documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage complex cases and work effectively within a team.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Walthamstow
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- £42.00 Per Hour
- Published at
- 01-11-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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