Adult Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid) needed in Solihull, £43.65ph - £52.38phPAYE - Reference: 454339
We are looking for a locum ASC solicitor able to deal confidently with Court of Protection Proceedings, DoLs, ordinary residence, funding and charging disputes, and advisory work relating to Care Act 2014 responsibilities, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts, etc.
Part-time candidates would be considered, preferably working 4 days per week.
The role is predominantly, but not exclusively, remote working.
* Primarily, the post holder will provide legal support to our Adult Social Care Directorate. The post holder may also assist with other areas of work undertaken by the Social Care and Education Team, including work for Children’s Services and Skills Directorate.
* Advising Members and Officers on legal procedural and policy matters.
* Managing a varied and demanding caseload.
* Drafting legal documents and providing advice on a range of legal issues, including policy and procedures.
* Conducting litigation and advocacy in civil and criminal courts, tribunals, panels, and inquiries.
* Advising clients on legal and other consequences of proposed actions to enable effective and lawful decision-making, always acting in the best interests of clients and partners.
* Participating in training and briefing clients, colleagues, and partner authorities on legal updates and emerging issues.
* Attending Committees and Sub-Committees as required, handling related legal and advisory work.
* Accurately recording time worked.
* Ensuring all work complies with Practice Management Standards (Lexcel) and departmental standards.
* Performing any other duties as required.
This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.
If interested, please apply via our website with your CV, or email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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