Adult Social Care Solicitor

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Lincolnshire, which is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor/Lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in all aspects of adult social care law.

ROLE: Adult Social Care Lawyer

RATE: £50-£55ph

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3-6 months ongoing

LOCATION: Lincolnshire - remote working, court in person

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Service Director and Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of services and business strategies
• Represent the council in all adult social care related proceedings
• Handle a mixed caseload of Adult Social care law. This included but is not limited to: All aspects of advice and support under Care Act 2014; Court applications in the Court of Protection under the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Mental Health Law including advice to AMHPs and associated court applications; Adult safeguarding; Ordinary residence issues and disputes between other local authorities

Specific Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ years of PQE in Adult Social Care law
• Someone who has worked for an Adult Social Care legal team for a local authority
• Someone who is committed to the running of the team and will assist with any duties necessary

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Weekly pay
• Hybrid working

If this Adult Social Care Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.