Lawyer (Childcare)

Salary GRADE 10 (£40,760 – £43,662) 

Fixed term contract until 9 April 2021

Location Quattro, Buttermarket Street, WA1 2NH

Job reference CEX-1-20  Full time

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council on a 12 months contract to cover maternity leave

Based within the Legal Safeguarding Team you will primarily work in the area of child safeguarding

You will be a key member of the team

The post involves provision of significant levels of advocacy in the Family Court

You will need excellent communication skills, team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner, having due regard to the Council’s legal responsibilities

We offer a supportive environment within a friendly and progressive, Family Law Awards shortlisted team with Lexcel accreditation

For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Owen on 01925 442085

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Closing date 23/02/2020 

Apply for this role online at https://www.warrington.gov.uk/jobs