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North Yorkshire Council

Jul 26, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • £35.7K - £48.5K
  • York

Requirements

  • The position requires the ability to provide advice and representation in all children matters including care proceedings, pre proceedings matters and responding to specific procedural and legal queries. It is also essential that you are able to undertake research and provide advice in relation to more complex issues involving other operational matters.
  • Applicants with a specific interest and experience in children law are particularly welcome however we welcome all applications from qualified professionals and will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Come and join us at North Yorkshire Council. As one of the largest counties in the country we cover a vast rural area, from coast to countryside. An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of our busy Children Legal Team. Benefits of the role include working within a supportive team and enjoying an excellent working relationship with the client.
  • North Yorkshire Council provides a range of services, and the role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates. The Children Team is part of the wider Legal and Democratic Services which is part of Central Services and provides legal advice and representation for our clients in the Children and Young People Services Directorate in relation to children matters

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Children's Services Solicitor/Lawyer position?

The salary range for the position is £35,745 - £48,474 per annum.

What grade is associated with this job?

The job is graded JK - M.

Is the position permanent or temporary?

The position is permanent.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are full-time, amounting to 37 hours a week.

Where is the job located?

The role is based in North Yorkshire, with flexibility over which Council Office location it will be based from, and it includes hybrid working opportunities.

What kind of legal issues will the Children's Services Solicitor/Lawyer be dealing with?

The role involves providing advice and representation in all children matters, including care proceedings, pre-proceedings matters, and addressing specific procedural and legal queries.

Are applicants with specific experience in children law preferred?

Yes, applicants with a specific interest and experience in children law are particularly welcome, though all applications from qualified professionals will be considered.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities, hybrid working options, access to a supportive team, generous leave entitlement, local government pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, discounted retail offers, health schemes, and more.

What should interested candidates do if they believe they fit the criteria for the role?

Interested candidates should apply for the position if they believe they are what the organization is looking for.

What are the key dates for the application process?

The closing date for applications is 13th August 2024, shortlisting will occur on 14th/15th August 2024, and interviews are scheduled for 19th August 2024.

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North Yorkshire Council

We provide #localgov services across North Yorkshire, England's largest rural county.

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Mission & Purpose

North Yorkshire Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services across England's largest rural county. We're responsible for education, social care, health, highways, libraries, trading standards and household waste recycling centres as well as hundreds of other services to a population of circa 600,000 residents. Our residents are represented by 72 elected members and the council is Conservative controlled. We are on a journey of change and modernisation over the next five years, changing the ways that we engage with the public and the ways that we work with communities in general. Whilst the challenges ahead are not to be under-estimated, there will be positive opportunities to be more efficient, to do many things better and smarter than we have before and ways of working that are better for our service areas. As we shape the organisation of the future, we will do so around core principles including: • Putting customers at the heart of all we do • Enabling stronger communities • Working in partnership • Ensuring value for money • Valuing and investing in staff • Being an innovative and learning organisation We've got over 20,000 members of staff who work in a wide range of roles and we are one of North Yorkshire's leading employers. To find out about a career with us, visit our jobs showcase page on LinkedIn, or visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs