Senior Lawyer (Temporary) — Complex Care Act & S21A

Essential Employment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Devon is seeking a Senior Lawyer for a temporary role, paying £42.67 per hour PAYE. The reference number is 5306168.

The successful candidate will manage a varied and intellectually demanding caseload, handling s21A applications, ordinary residence disputes and Care Act advisory work with confidence and sound professional judgement. They will provide clear, well-reasoned advice, progress cases proactively and maintain strong working relationships with clients, partners

Qualifications

• Experience handling s21A applications and related care proceedings.
• Knowledge of ordinary residence disputes and Care Act considerations.
• Ability to draft precise legal documents and provide clear advice.
• Willingness to undertake straightforward advocacy at directions hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload with professional judgement.
• Provide proactive case progression and client liaison.
• Navigate statutory frameworks and draft documentation.
• Support team with wider responsibilities as needed.

Skills

S21A applications

Ordinary residence

Care Act advisory

Legal drafting

Advocacy hearings

Job description

Essential Employment in Devon is seeking a Senior Lawyer for a temporary role, paying £42.67 per hour PAYE. The reference number is 5306168.

The successful candidate will manage a varied and intellectually demanding caseload, handling s21A applications, ordinary residence disputes and Care Act advisory work with confidence and sound professional judgement. They will provide clear, well-reasoned advice, progress cases proactively and maintain strong working relationships with clients, partners