Pre Proceedings Legal Officer (Childcare)

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working)

Salary: NJC Grade G SCP 25 - 28 £36,363 - £39,152 per annum 

Closing Date: Sunday 17^th May 23:59 pm.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Childcare legal team within an innovative Local Authority.  The post of Pre-Proceedings Legal Officer will provide legal advice and support to client officers in the progression of Public Law Outline (PLO) pre-proceedings matters.

Your duties will include, but not limited to, being required to undertake and progress a caseload of PLO pre-proceedings matters, obtain and collate assessments, third party evidence, medical and expert reports, and various testing results and to undertake Section 7 and Section 37 Court requests.

For more information please contact Christian Williams-White, Childcare Legal Team Manager by email 

E: Christian.williams-white@blackpool.gov.uk

to view the Job Description.

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This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.