Remote Contract: Adult Social Care Lawyer (Court of Protection)

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer for a 3-month contract. The role involves providing legal advice on various Adult Care law issues, including court work and mental capacity matters. The candidate should possess significant knowledge of the Care Act 2014. This position is primarily remote, requiring occasional on-site visits for induction and equipment collection. The ideal professional should be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with substantial experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Court of Protection work.
• Strong knowledge of mental capacity law and mental health legislation.
• Experience in handling court proceedings and complex legal cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation on Adult Social Care matters.
• Manage caseload covering Court of Protection proceedings.
• Advise on statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.

Skills

Court of Protection work

Mental capacity law

Care Act 2014

Legal advice to non-legal professionals

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Job description

A local authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer for a 3-month contract. The role involves providing legal advice on various Adult Care law issues, including court work and mental capacity matters. The candidate should possess significant knowledge of the Care Act 2014. This position is primarily remote, requiring occasional on-site visits for induction and equipment collection. The ideal professional should be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with substantial experience in the field.