Senior Solicitor

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Solicitor in Bournemouth for a full-time temporary position. The role involves managing a busy caseload, providing legal advice to the Council, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates will have the ability to work independently and experience in Adult Social Care law. Interested applicants should submit their CVs online or via email.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience in handling Adult Social Care legal cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input to the Service Director.
• Represent the Council at Hearings.
• Procure external legal assistance.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained.

Skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Strong communication skills

Legal research skills

Job description

Senior Solicitor needed in Bournemouth, £24.46ph PAYE - Reference: 5284137

We are seeking to recruit Adult Social Care lawyers to undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.
Ability to work with limited supervision and manage a busy case load.

• Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies
• Represent the Council as and when required at Hearings and any related legal proceedings
• Procure external legal assistance when requested to do so
• Take necessary action under the relevant legislation and case law and ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice
• Manage a busy caseload
• Deliver training and workshops to clients

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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