Family solicitor Work, Jobs in South Shields, Twr (with Salaries)

Child Care Solicitor
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Newly Qualified Solicitor – Family Law (Public Law Children)
Yarwood Holmes Law Limited —Blyth
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- IT
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Grade A Solicitor AOD North
Irwin Mitchell —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Business development
- Communication skills
Housing Solicitor Director – Newcastle
Duncan Lewis —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £70,000 a year
- Social media management
- Business development
- Supervising experience
Employment Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
NQ Lawyer Personal Injury (Multi Track Accidents)
Thompsons Solicitors —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,710 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
NQ- 3PQE Solicitor - Serious Injury- Newcastle
Irwin Mitchell —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Irwin Mitchell —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Business development
- Communication skills
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Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
Complex Injury Catastrophic Injury Lawyer - Senior Associate
Keoghs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
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Womble Bond Dickinson —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
Commercial Property Lawyer
Swinburne Maddison —Durham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Child Care Solicitor

Gateshead Council -
Gateshead

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Job details

Full-time
£48,226 - £51,356 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Legal drafting
Children Act 1989
Communication skills

Full job description

Child Care Solicitor - Minimum 40% of time spent in the office, Civic Centre, Gateshead.

Protecting children. Supporting families. Upholding the law.

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Protecting children. Supporting families. Upholding the law.

You'll be joining our supportive and fastpaced Litigation Team a group of 17 legal professionals who work collaboratively to deliver highquality advice, case preparation and inhouse advocacy across a wide range of matters. With a strong mix of experience, including colleagues with Higher Rights of Audience, the team handles complex and sensitive cases with professionalism and a problemsolving approach. It’s a friendly, dedicated team where continuous learning, teamwork and delivering great outcomes are central to how we work.

Championing safeguarding through expert legal practice.

In this role, you’ll provide clear, timely and solutionfocused legal advice, support and advocacy in all areas of childcare law, including public law proceedings, PLO work and deprivation of liberty matters. You’ll manage your own caseload with the support of an experienced management team, prepare highquality legal documents, and represent the Local Authority in court. Strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to work confidently on complex or sensitive cases in a fastpaced environment.

What you'll get to do:

Provide legal advice, support and advocacy in all aspects of public law, including the PLO process, case management of public law proceedings, and representation of the local authority in public law court hearings.
Keep up to date with relevant legislation, particularly in relation to public law proceedings, adoption and deprivation of liberty.
Represent Legal Services at external meetings with partner agencies, PLO meetings and in public law court hearings.
Take responsibility for preparing and effectively managing childcare cases, including public law proceedings and deprivation of liberty matters.
Build strong relationships with internal and external clients and key stakeholders.
Instruct external specialists as required.
Maintain close contact with the Legal Manager on all key issues.
Respond positively to reasonable requests to undertake other responsibilities appropriate to the grade of the post.

What you'll bring:

Strong understanding of all aspects of childcare law, including the Children Act, deprivation of liberty law, case law, guidance, procedures and policy.
Qualified solicitor or barrister with specialist knowledge of public law children’s proceedings and safeguarding legislation.
Ability to provide clear, timely and solutionfocused legal advice to social workers and multiagency partners.
Confident advocacy skills, including attending and conducting hearings.
Excellent casemanagement abilities, with strong prioritisation skills to manage a fastpaced and demanding caseload.
Strong drafting skills, including preparing court applications, threshold documents and detailed legal advice.
Effective communication and negotiation skills, with sound judgment, resilience and the ability to influence and constructively challenge, especially in complex or sensitive safeguarding matters.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Everyone's welcome here

Were an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. At Gateshead Council we're an employer who embraces, and welcomes diversity, who's truly inclusive and who demonstrates equality for all. We'll go the extra mile so that our approach is representative of the communities we serve and each other. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Ready to join us? Here's how

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

You can apply online by pressing the apply now button. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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Newly Qualified Solicitor – Family Law (Public Law Children)

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