DOL Solicitor

Connected Local Government; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North Yorkshire seeks a Court of Protection/Litigation Solicitor to provide legal support in children and young people's services. The ideal candidate will have a practising certificate and experience with court of protection and mental capacity issues. This role offers a flexible hybrid working environment, continuous professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan, aimed at making a meaningful impact on vulnerable children and families.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Continuous learning and career progression

Generous leave and paid volunteering leave

Robust pension plan

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty applications.
• Experience in Children law and Mental capacity issues.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and representation in children legal matters.
• Progress deprivation of liberty applications in the National DoL List Court.
• Manage legal queries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate.

Skills

Strong research and legal analysis skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Practising certificate

Job description

Flexible hybrid opportunities, working from home and our County Hall office, Northallerton if required.

North Yorkshire Legal and Democratic Services is a positive, ambitious and successful team which has a strong commitment to provide high quality and cost-effective legal services to the Council and a number of external clients.

Join a leading Legal Team in North Yorkshire!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a valued member of the Legal and Democratic Services team at North Yorkshire County Council. We are looking for Court of Protection/Litigation Solicitor/Lawyer to support our Outstanding Children and Young People’s services.

About Us

The Legal Service is part of our Legal and Democratic Services (LDS) within the Chief Executive’s Group. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the wide range of services provided to the County of North Yorkshire. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, high-quality legal services to Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees, Members, and external clients.

The Role

As a Court of Protection Solicitor/Lawyer, you will support our Children and Young People Services in progressing deprivation of liberty applications in the Court of Protection and National DoL List (NDL) Family Division, High Court. Your expertise will be needed in Court of Protection matters and an awareness of mental capacity issues in relation to children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice and representation in children legal matters including primarily court of protection applications for children and young people
• Advice and assistance in progression of deprivation of liberty applications in the National DoL List Court.
• Managing legal queries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate
• Conducting research to address more complex legal issues
• Collaborating with the legal team to ensure compliance with Law Society Professional Standards and Lexcel accreditation
• Contributing to the overall success of First North Law, NYC’s wholly owned company, in generating external income and delivering high-quality legal services

This role requires a practising certificate and a strong desire to contribute to the legal needs of vulnerable children and families.

What We’re Looking For:

• A practising certificate
• Experience in Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty applications, Children law and Mental capacity issues
• Strong research and legal analysis skills
• The ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer You

• A supportive, professional team environment where you’ll grow your career.
• We offer hybrid working with the option to work from home and flexible hours, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• We’re committed to your growth, offering continuous learning, career progression opportunities, and financial support for additional qualifications.
• We recognise the importance of family time and well-being, offering generous leave and additional benefits like paid volunteering leave.
• Enjoy the security of a robust pension plan designed for your future.
• Take advantage of our employee benefits scheme which includes discounts on shopping, home tech, green car schemes, and more!

Contact us

If you are passionate about working within the public sector and making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in North Yorkshire, we would love to hear from you, please contact Claire Bryant, Senior Solicitor Children on [e-mail] or 07814754120.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.