Community Lawyer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Wales is seeking an Adult Health and Social Care Solicitor to manage various legal functions related to adult protection and community care. The successful candidate will represent the Council, advise on legal matters, and manage a diverse caseload. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors or barristers with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in vital community issues while ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Flexible work locations

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in public law.
• Post-admission experience in practicing relevant area of law.
• Ability to work independently and guide staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend and advise committees and Council groups.
• Prepare statutory orders and legal documents.
• Conduct litigation for the Council.

Skills

Effective advocacy and communication skills

Good drafting skills

Time Management

Legal Research

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

Summary

The Adult Health and Social Care Solicitor is responsible for providing expert legal services within the Community functional area focusing on Adult Protection and Community Care. This role involves advising on legal matters acting on the Councils instructions and representing the Council in court tribunals hearings and inquiries. The solicitor will manage a caseload that includes preparing court applications representing the Council and drafting necessary legal documents to support the teams functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend and advise committees sub-committees and other Council groups as directed by the Director of Governance and Legal Services.
• Provide general legal advice to Council Members Officers and associated bodies as instructed.
• Implement Council decisions related to legal matters as allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal Services or the relevant Operational Manager.
• Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council and act as the Councils advocate in various legal settings.
• Prepare statutory orders undertake parliamentary work and draft by-laws.
• Prepare documents for legal proceedings and perform statutory or administrative tasks required by Legal Services.
• Handle disputes and complaints.
• Stay updated on legal developments and advise the Council on relevant matters.
• Assist in delivering a comprehensive legal service to the Council.
• Contribute to staff and client training on legal issues.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Support the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as per the organisations Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for yourself and others.
• Adhere to the Councils Corporate Safeguarding Policy and report any concerns regarding the safety of children or adults at risk.
• Undertake additional duties as required commensurate with your grade or responsibility level.
• Work from various locations as needed.

Requirements

• Competencies : Demonstrated ability in customer service task completion personal responsibility respect for others change initiation organisational awareness and communication at Level 3.
• Education & Training : Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate or equivalent rights of audience.
• Experience : Experience and knowledge in the functional area practical knowledge of public law and post-admission experience in practising the relevant area of law.
• Skills and Abilities : Effective advocacy and communication skills good drafting skills ability to work independently proficiency in IT and capability to guide and supervise staff.
• Personal Attributes : Effective team member commitment to high-quality work ability to work under pressure commitment to the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy and political awareness.

Note: The role requires flexibility in working locations and adherence to safeguarding policies.

Required Skills: Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunities and the diverse needs of individuals. Compliance with Council policies including safeguarding financial regulations and health and safety. Ability to work outside normal hours when required with appropriate compensation. Strong communication and engagement skills. Experience in legal practice particularly in local government law.

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1