To support and assist the Senior Lawyer and be responsible for conducting matters in the following areas:

• Advising on, issuing and responding to applications to the Court of Protection
• Providing advice on all other areas of childrens and adults legislation as necessary, including mental health, mental capacity and the Care Act.
• To undertake high quality advocacy, representing the Council before courts and tribunals.
• To draft legal documentation, appropriate with the nature and grading of the post.
• Responsibility for initiating and conducting care proceedings under the Children Act 1989 in all levels of Court, including instructing Counsel as appropriate.
• Advising on pre- proceedings under the Public Law Outline
• To undertake all work assigned to them in a competent and professional manner.
• Carrying out investigations under the Members Code of Conduct.
• Attendance at and presentation of reports to formal and informal meetings including: Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Member and Officer working groups and outside bodies as appropriate.
• To provide cover and support for other team members, as required by the Senior Lawyer.
• To undertake legal research as and when required
• To undertake such personal training as may be deemed necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post, and to assist in the training and development of other staff.
• To provide basic front-line supervision of, and internal advice and guidance, to junior staff within the team.