Lawyer (Children, Adults & Health) - Durham (Local Authority role) Contract role Hourly rate negotiable 37 hours per week To support and assist the Senior Lawyer and be responsible for conducting matters in the following areas: Advising on, issuing and responding to applications to the Court of Protection Providing advice on all other areas of childrens and adults legislation as necessary, including mental health, mental capacity and the Care Act. To undertake high quality advocacy, representing the Council before courts and tribunals. To draft legal documentation, appropriate with the nature and grading of the post. Responsibility for initiating and conducting care proceedings under the Children Act 1989 in all levels of Court, including instructing Counsel as appropriate. Advising on pre- proceedings under the Public Law Outline To undertake all work assigned to them in a competent and professional manner. Carrying out investigations under the Members Code of Conduct. Attendance at and presentation of reports to formal and informal meetings including: Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Member and Officer working groups and outside bodies as appropriate. To provide cover and support for other team members, as required by the Senior Lawyer. To undertake legal research as and when required To undertake such personal training as may be deemed necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post, and to assist in the training and development of other staff. To provide basic front-line supervision of, and internal advice and guidance, to junior staff within the team. If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.