Senior Lawyer Advocate in Gloucester

Gloucester Full-Time On-site

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This Senior Lawyer Advocate post sits in the children and families legal section of Gloucestershire County Council, based at Shire Hall in Gloucester, within one of four pods. The work is public children law advocacy, managing a complex caseload that includes non-accidental injury, chronic neglect and cases with international elements. It is a permanent post with agile and home working. Applicants need significant post-qualification experience in children's law and a practising certificate with rights to conduct litigation.

What the job involves

Manage a complex caseload of public children law matters
Handle cases including non-accidental injury, chronic neglect and international elements
Conduct own advocacy in court
Work within one of four pods in the children and families legal section
Work with a pod team of lawyers, paralegals, senior legal assistants and legal assistants

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor, barrister or Cilex

Registration & licences

Current practising certificate with rights to conduct litigation for England and Wales

Experience

Significant post-qualification experience in children's law
Proven track record of handling complex proceedingsExperience of child protection (Lawyer post)

Skills & knowledge

Excellent advocacy, presenting cases persuasively at all court levels
Ability to command the respect, trust and confidence of clients, senior managers and the court
Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and external partners

Checks & eligibility