Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a locum Adults Lawyer to join their welcoming legal team. This full-time role offers flexibility in working arrangements, with a requirement to provide locum cover for 3-6 months. Ideal candidates will have experience in community care, court of protection, and judicial reviews. Applications are encouraged from those with a public sector background or relevant private practice experience. The position is based in Greater London, with a focus on delivering high-quality legal support.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in Adults Law and public sector.
• Relevant experience from private practice is acceptable.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community care matters.
• Manage court of protection cases.
• Handle judicial reviews and deprivation of liberty.

Skills

Community Care

Court of Protection

Deprivation of Liberty

Mental Health

Judicial Reviews

Deputyship

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a locum Adults Lawyer to join a local authority based in London.

Responsibilities

• Community Care
• Court of Protection
• Deprivation of Liberty
• Mental Health
• Judicial Reviews
• Ordinary residence matters
• Deputyship

This position is an opportunity to join a local government legal team who are very welcoming and accommodating of their staff members. The role is a full-time role but flexible working arrangements will be considered. The role is based in London and whilst office attendance is desirable, it is not essential.

Our client is looking for the successful adults lawyer to start as soon as possible and to hit the ground running in this busy role. The role is required to provide a 3-6 month locum cover, with a view to extend on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

The ideal Adult Social Care Lawyer will come from a public sector background, although candidates with relevant experience in private practice are encouraged to apply as long as relevant experience is demonstrated.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing.

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