Employment Lawyer - Hackney (Local Authority role)

Contract role

Rate negotiable (Umbrella)

 36 hours per week

1. To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
2. To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
3. To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
4. To research and analyse the law.
5. To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
6. To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
7. To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and
   accurately.
8. To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
9. To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.

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.