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Applications are invited for the post of Trainee Solicitor principally within the Council’s in-house Adult Social Care Legal Team  

You will assist and work under supervision for providing advice in matters arising principally under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.   

This will include legal representation in the Court of Protection and County Court.  

You will assist and work under supervision on cases in the High Court in matters arising in that court’s Inherent Jurisdiction, such as applications for the protection of vulnerable adults and the deprivation of liberty of children and young people.  

You will be working in a supportive and dynamic team with a passion for delivering a quality legal service. 

You will be a highly motivated, driven individual with the ability to work under pressure. The work is highly varied and intellectually demanding. In return, the Council will support your development with relevant training and supervision.   

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact the Adults Legal Team Manager, Lucy Parker.

E-mail: lucyparker@wakefield.gov.uk

Why Wakefield Council 

• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• Generous annual leave entitlement. 
• Support and access to high-quality training to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Lucy Parker.

Tel: 07920290731

E-mail: lucyparker@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.