Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Solicitor to join the Legal Services department within the Social Care and Education legal team.
• The role will focus primarily on adult social care and education law, providing legal advice and representation to support service delivery and ensure legal compliance.
• The position reports directly to the Senior Solicitor.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide accurate and timely legal advice on matters relating to adult social care and education law.
• Support departments with legal input on casework, policy development, and strategic decision-making.
• Draft legal documents including contracts, agreements, and court applications.
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, including preparing cases for court and attending hearings as required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external bodies, and legal professionals to manage case progression.
• Ensure all legal advice and actions comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain detailed case files and records in accordance with professional standards.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and legal team development.
Skills/Experience:
• Demonstrable experience in adult social care law and/or education law.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of local government legal frameworks is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team and with external partners.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Additional Information:
• Qualified Solicitor (or Barrister/Legal Executive with equivalent experience).
• Enhanced DBS or other pre-employment checks may be required, depending on case involvement.
Requirements
• Demonstrable experience in adult social care law and/or education law. • Strong legal research and analytical skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision. • Strong advocacy and negotiation skills. • Knowledge of local government legal frameworks is desirable. • Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team and with external partners. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.