Lawyer (Adult Care Team)

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic legal team focused on adult care law. Join a supportive environment where you will advise on safeguarding and community care matters, manage complex cases, and engage in advocacy. This role offers a fulfilling career path with numerous benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities. Be part of a team that values its members and strives to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about legal work and want to contribute meaningfully, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Flexi time

Training and development opportunities

Mentoring

Supportive team environment

Local government pension scheme

Incremental annual pay increases

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at leisure centres

Qualifications

• Experience in adult care law and safeguarding matters.
• Ability to manage Court of Protection cases.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safeguarding, mental health, and community care matters.
• Manage casework and undertake advocacy as required.

Skills

Advising on safeguarding matters

Mental capacity law

Community care law

Advocacy skills

Case management

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Job description

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Closing date: 11 May 2025

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways, and you will enjoy an excellent range of benefits at Derbyshire County Council.

We recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are currently looking for inspired and proactive people to join our Regulatory, Safeguarding and Litigation Team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our legal department for an enthusiastic and committed individual to work as an adult care lawyer within our busy yet friendly team of lawyers and legal assistants.

On a day-to-day basis you will be advising Adult Care including on matters relating to safeguarding, mental capacity, mental health, community care and inquests. Your workload will be varied but will include case management of Court of Protection cases and you will be expected to undertake some advocacy as part of this role.

The Job and Person Specification contains full details of the skills and experience you need for the role.

In return for your commitment, we offer you:

• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Good work/life balance including Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Training and development opportunities
• Mentoring
• A supportive team environment including an allocated legal assistant and a supportive administrative team
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more!
  
  
  

Our Legal Team is contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, but we work on a flexible basis which includes options for home working. There'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.

After reading the documentation supplied if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Claire Williamson ([e-mail] 01629 532317) or Kerry Gration ([e-mail] or 01629 538378).

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should outline the reasons for your interest and your skills, knowledge, and experience, taking account of the requirements set out in the job and person profile for the role and not exceed more than 2 sides of A4.

If you would prefer to submit a standard application form, you can download an application form and upload this instead of a CV and covering letter.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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