Adult Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor for a hybrid role in Solihull. The ideal candidate will provide legal support in various areas related to social care legislation, manage a demanding caseload, and advise on legal matters. This full-time temporary position offers competitive pay ranging from £43.65 to £52.38 per hour, with some remote working options available.

Qualifications

• Locum ASC solicitor with relevant experience.
• Able to advise on legal procedural and policy matters.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and conducting litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Adult Social Care Directorate.
• Manage a varied caseload and provide legal advice.
• Attend Committees and handle related legal work.

Skills

Confidence in dealing with Court of Protection Proceedings

Knowledge of Care Act 2014 responsibilities

Experience with Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts

Ability to manage a demanding caseload

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 the client 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.