Children & Families Lawyer

<p><strong>Children &amp; Families Lawyer needed in Manchester Paying  £55 per hr ref 000B 1C7A / 1</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time hours on a temporary basis</strong>  </p> <p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage a caseload of children’s social care legal matters, including care proceedings, pre-proceedings, and adoption</li> <li>Provide clear, timely, and practical legal advice to Children’s Services and senior managers</li> <li>Represent the authority in court proceedings, case conferences, and hearings</li> <li>Draft legal documents, applications, and reports to a high professional standard</li> <li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance</li> <li>Work collaboratively with social workers, guardians, barristers, and other professionals</li> <li>Contribute to service development and continuous legal and service improvement</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. </p> <p>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared</p>