1. To act as an advocate on behalf of the County Council primarily in relation to child care and related court proceedings,
   and also in other proceedings as required. To provide advocacy at all levels, including the High Court. To provide
   advocacy for cases, including hearings of several days and involving issues of complexity where required and to take
   such cases at short notice as necessary.
2. To act as an advocate in cases prepared by team lawyers within the child care (or other) team and to take on
   responsibility for all matters related to the conduct of the hearing and of reporting actions and outcomes to the client
   and the relevant team lawyer. This will include the drafting of court documents such as case summaries, skeletons and
   legal position statements.
3. To provide expert legal advice to the team and the client on the quality of evidence, the strength of cases and other
   legal or technical issues which need to be addressed in the context of the proceedings or any potential proceedings.
4. Providing training, in conjunction with other team members, to other members of Legal Services and clients to ensure
   that they are kept up to date and are acting in accordance with the law.
5. To assist the Service in achieving the targets set out in the Service Plan, including participating in projects and cross
   team working as required.

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.