At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a safeguarding team, managing cases and providing legal advice on complex matters.
- Company: Well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, generous leave, pension scheme, and employee healthcare services.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for newly qualified candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by protecting vulnerable individuals in your community.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 35910 - 43890 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community.
There are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis.
You will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care. For those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including:
- Managing cases from inception through to conclusion
- Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
- Conducting your own advocacy at hearings
- Instructing counsel where required
This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations.
You will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights. You should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Community care law
- Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings
- Public law, including judicial review
Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
- Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts
- Access to employee healthcare services
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for a confidential discussion about your career.
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