Location – Working on a hybrid remote basis from our Shefford office (although travel to other offices may be required)

Contract Type – Permanent- Full Time (37 hours)

Salary Range – £44,290 – £58,168.75 DOE

Join a Dynamic, Purpose-Driven Team and Pathfinder Legal Services

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking, innovative law firm? Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd offers an incredible opportunity to grow, learn and thrive in a career that truly makes a difference.

Your Role:

• To provide a range of public sector and not for profit clients with a professional and innovative legal service in respect of their Children’s Social Care functions and other areas of legal practice where necessary.
• Advise upon and conduct proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people to secure the proper course of action and balanced and favourable judgements.
• To provide legal advice and support services to clients, to liaise with clients and other witnesses and to advise on the appropriate course of action in both civil and criminal proceedings.
• To attend courts and tribunals undertaking advocacy where required and to represent clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in matters regarding the areas of legal practice relevant to the post.

For a copy of the Full Job Description. please click here.

Pathfinder Legal Benefits

• Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to recruitment@pathfinderlegal.co.uk. When applying, please quote reference ‘CHI-094’.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 20th June 2025 @ midday

Number of vacancies for the role: 1