Adult Social Care Solicitor: Complex Casework & Court Work

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Manchester is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor for a full-time temporary assignment, paying £45 per hour. You will advise on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding, human rights and community care law.

You will manage a varied caseload, represent clients in Court of Protection, High Court, tribunals, and provide risk-based legal guidance to operational teams and decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Provide specialist legal advice on adult social care matters.
• Manage a varied caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Represent clients and organisations in the Court of Protection, High Court, tribunals, and other legal proceedings.
• Advise on mental capacity assessments, best interests decisions, deprivation of liberty matters, and safeguarding investigations.
• Draft and review court applications, pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, policies, and other legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on adult social care matters.
• Manage a varied caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Represent clients and organisations in the Court of Protection, High Court, tribunals, and other legal proceedings where required.
• Advise on mental capacity assessments and safeguarding investigations.
• Draft and review court applications, pleadings and other legal documents.

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Manchester is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor for a full-time temporary assignment, paying £45 per hour. You will advise on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding, human rights and community care law.

You will manage a varied caseload, represent clients in Court of Protection, High Court, tribunals, and provide risk-based legal guidance to operational teams and decision-makers.