Team Lawyer – People

Essential Employment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Wigan is seeking a Team Lawyer with expertise in Adult Social Care law. The role involves handling complex legal matters, drafting documents, and representing clients in various legal situations. Ideal candidates will have significant PQE in a Local Government setting. Pay rate is £35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Need to deal with all aspects of Adult Social Care law.
• Must have experience in complex and legally challenging matters.
• Experience in preparing and conducting proceedings at various legal venues.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal caseload including complex matters.
• Draft complex legal documents.
• Advise and represent at court and other hearings.

Skills

Adult Social Care law

Court of Protection Welfare Applications

Ordinary Residence Disputes

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting

Education

Significant PQE in Adult Social Care

Job description

Team Lawyer – People needed in Wigan

The rate is £35.00ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 000A 6BF0 / 1

The successful candidate will need significant PQE in Adult Social Care ideally in a Local Government Setting. The successful candidate will deal with all aspects of Adult Social Care law which includes Court of Protection Welfare Applications, Ordinary Residence Disputes and Section 21A Challenges within our People Team which also includes Children’s Social Care and Health.

They will handle a legal caseload which may include complex and legally challenging matters, drafting complex and significant legal documents and engage in detailed negotiations with parties as appropriate and will advise, prepare and conduct proceedings acting as an advocate at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative hearings.

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