Solicitor, Social Care Team (Child Care) x2 posts - Ref: RT01825 G11: £47,754 - £52,805 per annum Full time, permanent Due to an increase in work we need to appoint two solicitors to the Legal Social Care team. The social care team deals with the whole range of social care law. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload in adult social care or child care matters. They will attend court and act as advocates on behalf of the council. Experience in both adult social care and child care would be preferred but the council is happy to consider applications from candidates with experience in either field. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Should you have any queries or questions about the roles, please contact: Iqbal Javed - Head of Law (Contentious) Tel: 07737 332642 or email javed.iqbal@walsall.gov.uk View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025 This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).