Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting locum opportunity for an Adult Social Care Solicitor is available with a well-respected Local Authority in the North West. This role offers remote working and requires handling various cases such as Court of Protection applications and providing legal advice on mental health issues. Ideal for qualified solicitors from both local government and private practice backgrounds, this position promises the potential for an initial 3-6 months with likely extension.

Qualifications

• Experience working in adult social care.
• Qualified solicitor with relevant legal background.
• Previous experience within local government is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take on a varied caseload including Court of Protection applications, Deprivation of Liberty, Ordinary Residence, and Mental Capacity queries.
• Provide general legal advice related to adult social care and mental health.

Skills

Court of Protection applications

Deprivation of Liberty

Ordinary Residence

Mental Capacity queries

Providing legal advice

Job description

Adult Social Care Solicitor

Remote working

£50 - 60 per hour DOE

Part Time/Full Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a large and well-respected Local Authority in the North West. This is a locum position and will be for an initial period of 3-6 months, with a strong possibility of extension beyond this.

The successful Adult Social Care Solicitor will be required to take on a varied caseload including, but not limited to:

• Court of Protection applications
• Deprivation of Liberty
• Ordinary Residence
• Mental Capacity queries
• Providing general legal advice in relation to adult social care and mental health

The ideal candidate will be locally based, however remote working candidates will be considered. While previous experience working within local government is desirable, qualified solicitors from a private practice background should also apply.

We encourage 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 Ciara D'Arcy in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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