Senior Legal Officer (Children & Families)
Manchester (Local Authority role)
Contract role
Hourly rate negotiable
37 hours per week, hybrid working
Legal Officer to assist 2 locum senior lawyers with court proceedings.
Role will involved requesting evidence, drafting documents and general support to the locum lawyers.
Key Role Accountabilities:
- Provide advice to clients on relevant legal issues through knowledge of policies, practices and procedures, and ensure the effective management and maintenance of case files, in compliance with specific quality assurance requirements.
- Negotiate and draft legal documentation, including briefs/instructions to in-house advocates and external counsel. Conduct advocacy before the Courts, which may be contested, on behalf of the Council and external clients
- Research law and procedure to a high professional standard and keep abreast of legal developments.
- Assist and co-operate with other members of the team and other officers within Legal Services and provide cover as required. Comply with the Legal Services’ Manual of Practice Management Standards and Procedures.
- Undertake such other legal duties commensurate with grade as are assigned to the post holder by the City Solicitor or the Head of Legal Services, demonstrating political sensitivity at all times.
- Assist with the other work of the group as required and contribute to and assume a shared responsibility for the effective running and efficiency of the team
- Comply with the Legal Services’ Manual of Practice Management Standards and Procedures
- Able to effectively influence a range of stakeholders in order to achieve beneficial outcomes for the shared legal service.
- Personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement.
- Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
