Locum Adults Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adult Social Care Lawyer for a locum contract in London. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while managing a diverse caseload that includes judicial reviews and court proceedings. Ideal candidates will possess a current practising certificate and relevant experience in adult social care law. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your legal expertise in a supportive environment, with the potential for ongoing work beyond the initial contract. If you're ready to make a significant impact in this field, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate as a Barrister, Solicitor, or CILEx.
• Experience with Adult Social Care law and related cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including deprivation of liberty and judicial reviews.
• Attend court and office as required, ideally full-time.

Skills

Deprivation of Liberty Cases

Judicial Reviews

Court of Protection Proceedings

Mental Health Act Issues

Current Practising Certificate

Job description

Adult Social Care Lawyer

London Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£50 - £55 per hour (Umbrella)

Our Local Authority client is seeking a Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team for an initial 3 month locum contract with a view for it to be ongoing.

The successful Adult Social Care Lawyer will be able to carry a caseload of:

• Deprivation of Liberty Cases
• Judicial Reviews
• Court of Protection Proceedings
• Issues relating to s29 of the Mental Health Act

This London Authority is seeking an Adults Lawyer who can offer the following:

• A current practising certificate (Barrister, Solicitor or CILEx)
• Office attendance is usually 1-2 day per week, as well as court attendance (which would count towards office attendance)
• Full time hours are ideally, but requests for part-time hours will also be considered

This will be a great opportunity for a determined Lawyer to develop their expertise, and take on a varied and interesting caseload.

Our client is seeking to fill this locum Adult Social Care role as soon as possible, so applicants will ideally be able to start immediately or within a few weeks' notice. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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