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Job Description: REMOTEJob Purpose:To undertake legal work within the relevant functional area and to advise on legal matters; to act on the Council's instructions as a Legal Executive or equivalent.The relevant functional area is Community, and the caseload consists of childcare (public and private law) and related areas including advice, preparation of applications to Court for orders, representing the Council, preparing cases and interviewing witnesses, drafting papers in connection with proceedings and statements and legal work necessary for the performance of the Team’s functions.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis post reports directly to the Principal Solicitor Community but the Post holder may be required to work at the direction of the Operational Manager.Job Specific Requirements1. To be responsible for the management of a caseload and progression of cases relating to Children Services/Adult Services legal work under the direct supervision of the Operational Managers.2. To represent the Community Department by attending Legal Planning Meetings and pre proceedings PLO Meetings.3. To consider relevant evidence to assist and guide the Client Departments in decision making to ensure that proper process is followed and any decision making can withstand scrutiny and challenge by Court and relevant professionals.4. To prepare legal advice and guidance in respect of allocated cases.5. To provide assistance on legal matters as requested by the Lawyers on matters relating to Children Services/Adult Services queries.6. Liaising with social workers, professional witness, lay witness, expert witnesses, outside agencies, Counsel and Solicitors as required in the conduct of any matter referred to in point 1 – 6 above.7. Quality Assurance of Letters, Section 7 Reports, Section 37 Reports, PLO Letters, witness stateme