Solicitor

Solicitor Location: Halton, Cheshire Salary: £44,298 - £47,420 per annum + £7k Market Supplement Job Type: Fixed term for 12 months The council have a number of fixed term vacancies for Solicitors within their Legal Services department within its Social Care legal team. It is a very unique and vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, with 2 iconic bridges serving 2 communities either side of the River Mersey. Based in Cheshire with excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester and excellent proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports It has a very progressive community strategy which aims to bring about real improvements that will change lives for the better whilst focusing on the issues that will make the biggest difference in the long-term. It is an exciting time to join them to help shape their future as they develop new policies, creating a dynamic outcomes-based organisation and revolutionising the way people access services. The Role The Council have exciting opportunities for ambitious Solicitor's to join its in-house legal team providing high quality, timely and business focused legal advice to its social care and safeguarding teams to enable the proper and effective discharge of its many services. The post offers a full and varied personal caseload including advice, support and representation across all areas of children’s social care and children’s safeguarding, including, where necessary advocacy in courts, tribunals and inquiries on behalf of the Council. The role offers the right candidate the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and vulnerable people whilst working in a very wide and varies area and continuing to develop skills and experience in a multitude of legal areas Skills and Qualifications * Previous experience of working in local government or in private practice * Qualified solicitor * Highly organised person * Possess excellent IT and communication skills * The ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individually * Have knowledge of a wide range of areas as identified in the job profile associated with the post * An effective and concise communicator who can demonstrate experience and understanding of the need for political sensitivity & awareness * Capable of achieving targets and deadlines by managing your own workload and adapting to any unforeseen and urgent demands when necessary Benefits * A generous leave package of 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years’ service) * Flexible working arrangements * Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme * Investment in your personal development * Free car parking at HBC sites * Access to a range of discount schemes * Access to a car leasing scheme To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. The Council are actively reviewing applications and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview prior to the advert closing. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application! The Council want to ensure that their communities are represented across their workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. They are committed to making their recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions