Adult Social Care Lawyer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services recruitment agency is looking for a qualified lawyer for a 3-month contract in Greater London. The role involves conducting litigation with a focus on court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges, providing legal advice in community care and judicial reviews. The ideal candidate should be admitted to the SRA or FCilex and have experience in local authority law. A full-time commitment is preferred, with flexibility for a four-day compressed schedule.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer authorized to conduct litigation.
• Experience in local authority and adult social care law.
• Expertise in court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation with a focus on court of protection welfare.
• Provide legal advice and representation in ordinary residence cases.
• Manage panel deputyships and copdol paper applications.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal advice and representation

Community care law

Judicial reviews

Panel deputyships

Analytical skills

Education

Admitted to the SRA or FCilex

Job description

Job Description

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a qualified lawyer authorized to conduct litigation, preferably with experience in local authority and adult social care. The role focuses on court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges. This position is crucial for providing expert legal guidance and representation in various areas, including ordinary residence, judicial reviews, community care advice, panel deputyships, copdol paper applications, displacement of nearest relative, and coroners' matters. The initial term is three months, with the possibility of renewal. A full-time commitment of five days is preferred, though a four-day compressed schedule may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation with a focus on court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges.
• Provide legal advice and representation in ordinary residence and judicial review cases.
• Offer community care advice and manage panel deputyships.
• Handle copdol paper applications and displacement of nearest relative cases.
• Engage with coroners' matters as required.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer authorized to conduct litigation.
• Experience in local authority and adult social care law.
• Expertise in court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges.
• Knowledge of ordinary residence, judicial reviews, and community care.
• Ability to manage panel deputyships and copdol paper applications.
• Strong understanding of displacement of nearest relative and coroners' matters.
• Availability for a full-time role, with flexibility for a four-day compressed schedule.

Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex. Proven experience as a practicing lawyer. Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work independently and in a team. Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations.