St Helens Council
Senior Solicitor/Lawyer
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St Helens Council is pleased to invite applications for the post of Senior Solicitor/Lawyer.
We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx with litigation and advocacy rights to work closely with and assist the Principal Solicitor to lead and manage the Children & Young People team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career and progress into a management role. You will have the opportunity to make a real contribution to developing the legal team as well as working strategically with client departments.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Principal Solicitor.
- Lead and manage the Children & Young People team.
- Advise social care clients in children’s social care matters.
- Represent local authority clients in the Family Court.
- Support the team in developing their advocacy experience.
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Skills and Experience:
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organized.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Extensive experience advising social care clients in children’s social care matters.
- Experience representing local authority clients in the Family Court.
What we offer:
- A busy, friendly, and well-supported legal team in the Merseyside area.
- Good transport links to surrounding areas.
- Hybrid working with a high level of flexibility.
- A generous benefits package including:
- Career average local government pension.
- At least 27 days holiday increasing to 31 after 5 years continuous service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- Health and Well-being Employee Assistance programme.
- Car Lease Scheme.
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For further information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Sharon Hymes – Principal Solicitor on 07734 227372, or email sharonhymes@sthelens.gov.uk.
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