Adult Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a qualified Adult Social Care Solicitor to provide essential legal support to its Adult Social Care Directorate. The role involves advising on complex legal matters, managing a varied caseload, and participating in legal proceedings, with a hybrid working model. Part-time candidates are also considered for this temporary contract position. If you're experienced in adult social care law and looking for a flexible role, apply now with your CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care law and related legal procedures.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Strong advocacy and litigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Adult Social Care Directorate.
• Advise on legal procedural and policy matters.
• Conduct litigation and advocacy on behalf of the client.

Skills

Court of Protection Proceedings

DoLs

Care Act 2014

Mental Health Act

Mental Capacity Act

Litigation

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Adult Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid) needed in Solihull, £43.65ph - £52.38phPAYE - 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 per week.

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

• Primarily, the post holder will provide legal support to our Adult Social Care Directorate. The post holder may also assist with other areas of work undertaken by the Social Care and Education Team, including work for 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 the client in all levels of civil and criminal courts, tribunals, panels, and inquiries.
• Advising clients on legal and other consequences of proposed courses of action to enable effective, lawful, and best-interest decision-making.
• Participating in briefing and training clients, colleagues, and partner authorities to keep them updated on law and emerging issues.
• Attending Committees and Sub-Committees as required, handling related legal and advisory work.
• Accurately recording time worked.
• Conducting all work in accordance with Practice Management Standards (Lexcel) and other departmental standards.
• Performing any other appropriate duties as required.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applicants, but you will be contacted by phone if your CV advances to the next stage.

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