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Job Summary
3 Month Contract with A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide legal support to Legal Services Lincolnshire in delivering prosecution services on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council and partner district councils with a primary focus on non-school attendance cases. The role also supports a wider range of local authority prosecutions and provides legal advice as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and progress non-school attendance prosecution cases from initial review through to court proceedings
- Prepare legal documentation including case files witness statements and prosecution bundles
- Review evidence and provide clear practical legal advice to client departments
- Represent the authority in court on an ad hoc basis where required
- Support other local authority prosecution work as needed
- Ensure all work is conducted in line with relevant legislation policies and professional standards
- Maintain accurate records and case management data
Requirements
- Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor Barrister or equivalent) with relevant practising certificate
- Proven experience handling non-school attendance (education) prosecution cases (essential)
- Experience in local authority prosecutions or regulatory law
- Strong case management and organisational skills
- Ability to prepare cases for court and provide clear legal advice
- Ability to attend court and office locations on an ad hoc basis
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
- 37 Hours Per Week
- Bi-Weekly Payments
