Adult Social Care Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to provide legal advice and representation, focusing on adult social care matters. Candidates should be qualified Solicitors or Barristers with advocacy experience. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

34 days annual leave

Access to hybrid/electric car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx with current Practising Certificate.
• Experience in Adult Social Care matters mandatory.
• Advocacy experience in Court of Protection and Civil Court.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in court for adult social care.
• Supervise junior staff members.
• Undertake advocacy in relevant courts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in Adult Social Care matters

Advocacy skills in court

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx

Job description

Overview of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)

Location: Halton, Cheshire

Working: Hybrid

Permanent

Key duties of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

• As Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be primarily responsible for:
• Providing advice, assistance and representation in court in relation to adult social care, including but not limited to: Deprivation of Liberty, Court of Protection welfare and finance matters, safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, ordinary residence determinations, advice in accordance with the Mental Health Act, attending legal advice panels, policy advice, guidance and drafting, entitlement to health funding
• Supervise the work of junior members of staff as and when required
• Undertaking advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil Court
• Judicial Review

You will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support. You will be a positive and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative.

Ideal requirements of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

• You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx with a current Practising Certificate
• You will have previous experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters and have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Local government experience is desirable, but we welcome applications from people from all parts of the legal sector
• Will have undertaken advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil Court in respect of Adult Social Care matters

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established lawyer with a good understanding of Adult Social Care law to join a progressive organisation and diversify their skillset and experience.

Benefits that come with the Adult Social Care Lawyer role

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working - agile working arrangements and unrivalled flexibility in terms of working hours and location
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Access to a fully insured hybrid/electric car through the Council's car leasing/salary sacrifice scheme
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply for the Adult Social Care Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Ciara D'Arcy in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Synonyms: Solicitor | Lawyer | Advocate | Associate | Barrister | Legal Practitioner

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