Childcare Lawyer - Somerset (Local Authority role) Contract role Hourly rate negotiable The roles will be mostly remote, if needed candidates may need to attend the office/Court Your day-to-day work will involve: To be responsible for a mixed caseload of matters regarding Children Social Care and Education, including advocacy, with supervision provided by more senior lawyers within the team. Timely and effective liaison with support staff, building and maintaining synergy working. Develop and foster effective working relationships with the Principal Lawyer and other lawyers within the Social Care Legal team, key stakeholders and client departments, acquiring, developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the client's business needs and objectives and sharing this with the team so these are widely understood. 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.