Court of Protection Lawyer – Adult Social Care

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services recruitment agency is looking for a qualified lawyer for a 3-month contract in Greater London. The role involves conducting litigation with a focus on court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges, providing legal advice in community care and judicial reviews. The ideal candidate should be admitted to the SRA or FCilex and have experience in local authority law. A full-time commitment is preferred, with flexibility for a four-day compressed schedule.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer authorized to conduct litigation.
• Experience in local authority and adult social care law.
• Expertise in court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation with a focus on court of protection welfare.
• Provide legal advice and representation in ordinary residence cases.
• Manage panel deputyships and copdol paper applications.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal advice and representation

Community care law

Judicial reviews

Panel deputyships

Analytical skills

Education

Admitted to the SRA or FCilex

Job description

A legal services recruitment agency is looking for a qualified lawyer for a 3-month contract in Greater London. The role involves conducting litigation with a focus on court of protection welfare and s.21a challenges, providing legal advice in community care and judicial reviews. The ideal candidate should be admitted to the SRA or FCilex and have experience in local authority law. A full-time commitment is preferred, with flexibility for a four-day compressed schedule.