Adults Lawyer Full Time Temporary

Adults Lawyer needed in Brixton £31.77ph PAYE – Reference:439433

This role will involve:

The role will involve conducting a full caseload of adults and community care/ Care Act 2014 matters including Court of Protection and Mental Health Act, DOLS advice and applications, defending judicial review challenges including adults, age assessment and s.17/20 Children Act 1989 challenges and leaving care. As an in-house social care lawyer, with a focus on adult social care, the post holder will also be responsible for making a positive contribution to the continuous improvement in the quality and cost effectiveness of the service.

Ideally candidates will have:

• A qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX
• Extensive knowledge and experience of adult social care legislation and practice and awareness of forthcoming changes in law and practice.
• Experience of handling own caseload and working with minimal supervision
• Experience of working in a busy local authority setting
• Good knowledge of public sector law affecting social care and health
• Experience of solving legal problems and creatively applying untested legal principles where appropriate

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 katie@essentialemploy.co.uk 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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