Family Solicitor

Essential Employment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Family Solicitor needed in Oldham

The rate is £25.46ph PAYE.

This is a temporary role.

The reference number is: 0009 DF8B / 1.

The successful candidate will provide professional legal services within the Directorate for Health and Well-being.

Responsibilities include:

1. Advising on legal matters primarily related to Social Services and Education, including attendance at evening meetings as required.
2. Advocacy in contested and uncontested hearings in Court and, when necessary, instruction of Counsel at the Family Court, including the preparation and management of cases.
3. Drafting and settling of legal documentation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care and Education matters.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV, or alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references, so please be prepared.

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