Senior Child Protection Lawyer

Salary: £45,395 - £49,379 per annum (+8% market supplement increase)

Location: Norfolk

Closing Date: Friday 19th May, 2023

About The Senior Lawyer Role

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working with an exceptional legal services team in the heart of Norfolk. We are looking for a Senior Child Protection Lawyer to join the people team at nplaw to provide advice and representation to Norfolk County Council in all areas of childcare law.

nplaw is an award-winning public sector shared legal service hosted by Norfolk County Council. They have a wealth of experience gained through many years of advising their clients in local government, the public sector, charities and schools. The team provide a wide range of legal services, delivered by specialist lawyers who understand the local government context and priorities. Working for the benefit of the public and having a team ethos is at the heart of the culture.

Key Responsibilities Of The Senior Lawyer Role

The role will involve delivering comprehensive professional legal advice to Children's Services. You will manage a portfolio of your own cases which will largely consist of, but not limited to:

• S31 Care Proceedings
• Contested adoptions
• Advising in relation to Hague Convention, secure accommodation orders and Deprivation of Liberty
• You will be responsible for providing support and guidance to the wider team and helping them to develop their skills
• Emergency Protection Orders
• You will be required to undertake advocacy and you will need to be comfortable negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives

You'll have a brilliant opportunity to develop your specialism with the support of like-minded people and an experienced team around you.

We are looking for candidates with previous advocacy experience and exceptional relationship building, networking and influencing skills. In addition to this, you'll ideally have experience of managing and mentoring team members.

Benefits Of The Senior Lawyer Role

• This role provides variety in what you do, challenging and high-impact cases to work on, the opportunity to work for the benefit of the wider public and the chance to progress your career within an award-winning legal service, where you will learn from some talented and experienced professionals.
• A diverse and experienced team with a wealth of public law knowledge and talent
• A flexible work-life balance with smarter working arrangements
• An 8% market supplement increase in salary approved until October 2023
• As a Senior Lawyer you will have the support of a 1:1 legal officer
• Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates

You will need to be a qualified Solicitor, barrister or FCILEx with 3 years+ PQE to apply but we are open minded to speaking with candidates of all child protection backgrounds.

How To Apply For The Senior Lawyer Role

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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