Locum ASC Lawyer

Venn Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group recherche un avocat social de locum expérimenté pour rejoindre une autorité locale dans le sud-ouest de l’Angleterre. Le poste, à temps plein et d'une durée initiale de 3 mois, implique la gestion de dossiers variés, y compris des affaires de protection de la liberté et de droit de la santé mentale, ainsi que l'advocacy en cour.

Qualifications

• Expérience en droit social, spécifiquement dans le cadre des autorités locales.
• Capacité à gérer un portefeuille complet de dossiers juridiques.
• Connaissance des procédures judiciaires liées au Court of Protection.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des activités d'advocacy et gérer des affaires complexes.
• Conseiller l'équipe juridique sur des questions de protection et des affaires financières.
• Représenter les clients dans les procédures légales formelles.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal Advice

Case Management

Representation in Court

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – South West – Remote Working – £50-55 per Hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team has partnered with a South West Local Authority to appoint a dynamic and experienced Adult Social Care Locum on a full-time basis for an initial 3 months (subject to extension).

This role is suitable for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience, handling a full and varied caseload.

Key duties include:

1. Conducting advocacy
2. Handling all Deprivation of Liberty matters
3. Managing a full caseload and providing advice & support to the legal team, focusing on Court of Protection matters
4. Managing Court of Protection proceedings and related legal advice requests
5. Investigating factual circumstances of cases and advising on legal proceedings
6. Representing clients in formal legal proceedings, attending court, and undertaking advocacy as appropriate
7. Managing complex cases involving welfare and financial matters under the Care Act 2014
8. Dealing with applications to the Court of Protection for welfare matters and to the County Court under the Mental Health Act 1983, especially concerning nearest relations