Adult Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor for a hybrid position in Solihull. This role involves providing legal support primarily to the Adult Social Care Directorate and managing a varied caseload. Responsibilities include advising on legal matters related to the Care Act 2014 and conducting litigation. Candidates can work remotely, and part-time hours may be accommodated. Competitive pay ranges from £43.65 to £52.38 per hour on a temporary contract basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a demanding caseload in Adult Social Care.
• Ability to conduct litigation and advocacy at all levels of civil and criminal courts.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and providing policy advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Adult Social Care Directorate.
• Advise members and officers on legal procedural matters.
• Manage a full caseload effectively and efficiently.
• Draft legal documents and conduct advocacy.

Skills

Court of Protection Proceedings

DoLs

Care Act 2014

Mental Health Act

Mental Capacity Act

Advisory work

Job description

Adult Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid) needed in Solihull, £43.65ph – £52.38ph PAYE – Reference : 454339

We are looking for a locum ASC solicitor able to deal confidently with Court of Protection Proceedings, DoLs, ordinary residence, funding and charging disputes, and advisory work relating to Care Act 2014 responsibilities, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts etc.

Part-time candidates would be considered, preferably working 4-days pw.

The role is predominantly, but not exclusively, remote working.

• Primarily the post holder will be responsible for providing legal support to our Adult Social Care Directorate. The post holder may also be required to assist with other areas of work undertaken by the Social Care and Education Team, including on behalf of our Children’s Services and Skills Directorate.
• Advising Members and Officers of the client, its partners and clients on legal procedural and policy matters.
• Managing a full, varied and demanding caseload.
• Giving advice and drafting legal documents on a range of legal issues, including policy and procedure.
• Conducting litigation and advocacy on behalf of theclient in all levels of civil and criminal courts, tribunals, panels and enquiries.
• Advising clients of legal and other consequences of proposed courses of action, so as to enable them to give or modify instructions effectively and to act lawfully, and in the best interest of the Client, Partner or Client.
• Participating in the briefing and training of clients, colleagues, and wider partner authorities to ensure that they are kept up to date with the law and emerging issues.
• As and when required attending Committees and Sub-Committees and handling legal and advisory work connected with this.
• Accurately recording time worked.
• Conducting all work in accordance with Practice Management Standards laid down by the Law Society (Lexcel) and all other Departmental and performance standards.
• Any other appropriate duties as and when required.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.