Job Introduction
This vacancy comprises of 2 legal officer positions:
- 1 full time role supporting the Adult Social Care Legal Team
- 1 part time role supporting the Children Social Care Legal Team (22.5 hours / 3 days a week).
This is a great opportunity to work in a thriving city with award winning parks, nature reserves, historic architecture, museums, galleries and first class leisure facilities Bradford Metropolitan District has it all. You will be based in the Bradford City Centre in the Grade One Listed City Hall and have all the benefits of the cultural, retail and leisure facilities that Bradford has to offer as the 4th largest Metropolitan District and City of Culture in 2025. The establishment of the Children and Families Trust has provided a fantastic opportunity to consider a revised approach towards ways of working in order to improve the delivery of our legal service. There are also opportunities to provide advice to council members, senior officers, scrutiny committees and managers in our client departments on policy and high-profile public issues.
We provide legal support and representation to children and adult services and represent the Bradford Children and Families Trust. We are seeking to appoint two legal officers to join our busy and highly professional social care legal team. This role will allow the right applicants the opportunity to work in a busy legal team support the progress of matters before the court and legal advice in respect of a diverse range of matters. We are confident that this role will provide the opportunity to make a positive difference working alongside a friendly and supportive team.
The right candidate will:
- Have experience of working in a legal environment on a full range of legal proceedings.
- Have experience of working with information that is complex, sensitive, confidential and potentially emotionally demanding in nature.
- Be able to demonstrate experience in preparing complex bundles for court, taking statements from witnesses and liaising with the courts, experts, counsel and other legal representative in a professional manner.
- Be willing to develop a knowledge of relevant court rules and procedures across the specialist area of social care legal work in relation to children or adults.
- Have A levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. CILEX or demonstrable experience and knowledge at that level.
Contact
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Ruth Shedlow on 07483984634 or email ruth.shedlow@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
