Childcare Lawyer (Grade 9)
Somerset Council
11th May 2026 - 13th July 2026
£44.17 per hour
The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Relationship Building
Legal
Communication
Caseload management
Social care knowledge
Legal advocacy
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated legal professional with a strong interest in Children Social Care and Education matters. You are keen to work collaboratively within a team and are eager to learn from more senior lawyers while managing your caseload.
What the job involves
Your day-to-day work will involve being responsible for a mixed caseload of matters regarding Children Social Care and Education, including advocacy. You will effectively liaise with support staff, build and maintain synergy working, develop and foster effective relationships with the Principal Lawyer and other lawyers within the Social Care Legal team, and engage with key stakeholders and client departments to understand and meet their business needs and objectives.
Skills
- Strong interest in Children Social Care and Education law
- Ability to manage a mixed caseload with supervision
- Effective communication and liaison skills
- Team collaboration and synergy building
- Understanding of client business needs and objectives