Team Lawyer – People

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wigan is seeking a Team Lawyer specializing in Adult Social Care. The role requires significant PQE and involves managing complex cases, drafting legal documents, and providing advocacy in court. This is a temporary position with a pay rate of £35.00 per hour. Interested candidates can apply online or email their CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Adult Social Care law cases.
• Ability to draft complex legal documents.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a legal caseload involving complex matters.
• Draft significant legal documents and conduct negotiations.
• Advise and prepare for court and tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Significant PQE in Adult Social Care

Experience in Local Government Setting

Legal document drafting

Negotiation skills

Advocacy at court and tribunals

Job description

Overview

Team Lawyer – People needed in Wigan

The rate is £35.00ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 000A 6BF0 / 1

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

How to apply

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.

About Essential Employment

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

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