Lawyer (Childrens Safeguarding)

Job Ref CEX-4-20

GRADE 09 (£35,934 – £39,782),GRADE 10 (£40,760 – £43,662)
Depending on experience

Full Time

Closing Date 31/7/20

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council. Based within Legal Services’ Safeguarding team you will primarily work in the area of child safeguarding.

You will be a key member of the team. The post involves significant levels of advocacy in the Single 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

Apply for this role on line at https://my.warrington.gov.uk/service/Job_Application__Apply?jobId=304

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