Lawyer - Childrens (Interim)

Position: Lawyer - Childrens (Interim) Location: Po Box 500, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 39.19 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice and support to Children s Services within the local authority. Manage a caseload of complex children s social care legal matters, including care proceedings and child protection cases. Advise social workers, managers, and senior officers on legal issues relating to children and families. Prepare and draft legal documents, statements, applications, and court submissions. Represent the council in court proceedings and attend hearings where required. Provide advice on pre-proceedings work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Ensure all legal work is completed in line with relevant legislation, court procedures, and local authority policies. Work closely with social care teams, external agencies, barristers, and other legal professionals. Review evidence, assess legal risks, and provide clear recommendations to support decision-making. Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines are met. Support continuous improvement of legal services through knowledge sharing and best practice. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with relevant children s social care legal experience. Experience working within a local authority ..... full job details .....