Location – Working on a hybrid remote basis from our Huntingdon office (although travel to other offices may be required).
Contract Type – Permanent - Full Time (37 hours).
Main Accountabilities:
1. Assist a team of Lawyers in providing professional legal services to public sector and not-for-profit clients regarding social care functions, ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding client interests.
2. Manage a caseload primarily involving children’s social care matters and private law Children Act cases.
3. Support Lawyers in preparing cases for courts and tribunals, mainly related to children’s social care.
4. Identify and manage risks associated with relevant legal practice areas.
5. Support Lawyers and act as a point of contact on various cases, including taking instructions, providing advice, conducting research, preparing applications, drafting documents, instructing expert witnesses, liaising with witnesses, attending meetings, and representing clients in courts or tribunals.
Additional Benefits:
* Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered one of the best employer contribution rates.
* Flexible working arrangements – offering flexible hours and hybrid working to promote work/life balance.
* Family-friendly policies including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements.
* Employee Assistance Program supporting employees with workplace, family, and personal issues.
* Minimum annual leave of 24 days, increasing with service, plus public holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
Application Process:
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to recruitment@pathfinderlegal.co.uk. Please quote reference ‘CHI-093’ in your application.
Closing date for applications: 19th May 2025 at midday.
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