Adults Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known London Borough Council is seeking a Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial 3-month contract. This role involves managing a personal caseload, including Court of Protection proceedings and advisory work. The position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £60ph and requires some office attendance. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal experience and be ready to join a prestigious legal team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Court of Protection proceedings.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health law.
• Ability to manage advisory work and Judicial Review cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal caseload of Adult Social Care matters.
• Attend the office twice a week as required.
• Provide legal advice on various matters related to the Council.

Skills

Court of Protection proceedings

Mental Capacity Act

Mental Health

No Recourse to Public Funds

Ordinary Residence

Judicial Review

Advisory work

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Up to £60ph (umbrella)

Sellick Partnership are recruiting for an Adult Social Care Lawyer on behalf of a well-known London Borough Council.

The successful Adult Social Care Lawyer will join the Council on an initial 3 month locum contract, with the view to extend further. Office attendance will be required twice per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking individual to join a prestigious legal team, undertaking a variety of work for the Council. The Adult Social Care Lawyer will be expected to manage a personal caseload of matters relating to:

• Court of Protection (COP) proceedings
• Mental Capacity Act
• Mental Health
• No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)
• Ordinary Residence
• Judicial Review
• Advisory work

We encourage all interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Applicants are invited to discuss their pay expectations upon application.

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