Solicitor Adults and Education

Job Introduction

Job Title: Solicitor - Adult Social Care and Education
Two Vacancies Available
Salary: £44,631 - £47,552 per annum plus a Market Forces Supplement of £8,000 
35 Hours per Week
Location: Worcester
Team: Adults, Education and Debt Recovery
Permanent 
 

This post is a great opportunity to join an exciting and innovative legal team as a solicitor or barrister who wishes to develop their legal career and expertise. 

We are a busy, friendly, well supported legal team serving Worcestershire County in a beautiful and conveniently situated location in Worcester.   We provide a high quality and well-regarded service to our users and now need to recruit two Adult Social Care and Education Solicitors or Barristers. 

We are looking for Solicitors or Barristers with experience of adult social care law which will be the main focus of the role, however, experience or a willingness to develop expertise in education law including SEN would be an advantage.  We will consider people new to these areas of work, particularly with litigation experience as this can be transferrable.  You will be responsible for advising on all aspects of adult Social Services law to include representing the Council in the Court of Protection and County Court. A flair for advocacy is therefore desirable. 

We are looking for solicitors or barristers, with relevant experience in local government. However, the job will also be suitable for a newly qualified or soon to be qualified solicitor or barrister. 

You will be joining a very experienced team supported by an experienced Principal Solicitor and assisted by support staff to ensure you’re able to do your job to the best of your abilities. These key features allow both professional development and a positive work life balance with a hybrid working pattern involving 1 day in the office with full wrap around technological support. 

We also offer a generous benefits package, which includes a flexi-time scheme, options for flexible working such as a nine-day fortnight, career average pension, as well as an edge-of-city location, very close to the M5.

If you wish to discuss the position in more detail, then please contact Catherine Hitchman, Principal Solicitor on 01905 846486

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing 20 October 2025