Senior Lawyer (Children & Families) (Hybrid) needed in Manchester, Paying up to £55ph PAYE - Reference: 000A 73DD / 1 Attendance at court, minimum once fortnightly Monday - Friday, 35 hour contract Reciprocal one month notice Build and maintain excellent client relations acting as a role model to achieve service and client wide objectives. Providing timely, high quality and accurate legal, tactical and strategic advice. Use advanced analytical skills to interpret complex information to identify legal issues, risk and other implications for clients. To communicate both verbally and in writing to a consistently high standard with the ability to translate and present complex legal advice in a way that can be clearly understood by a variety of audiences. Where appropriate, to demonstrate exceptional advocacy skills achieving the best possible outcomes for the client. Demonstrate exceptional negotiating and influencing skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. To be solution focussed always looking positively for ways in which the clients desired outcomes can be achieved. Research law and procedure to a high professional standard and keep ahead of legal developments. Demonstrate highly competent legal drafting skills. Deputise effectively when required in dealings with clients, legal management and legal matters. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.