Adult Social Care Lawyer

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – 6-12 Months Maternity Cover - Hybrid Working – Up to £55 Per Hour Umbrella – Midlands

Position: Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 6-12 months to cover maternity leave

Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working

Hourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella (DOE)

The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor/Lawyer, Legal Executive, Barrister or Legal Officer. You must have prior experience working within the Public Sector or Private Practice carrying a full and varied caseload of Adult Social Care matters.

Duties may include:

•             Provide Adult Social Care Law advice, and additional legal advice on areas including children social care (not care proceedings) education and health as required

•             Conduct advocacy before the Court and instruct counsel where appropriate, in matters before the High Court, Magistrates Court and First Tier Tribunal as well as preparation of these cases

•             Ensure that the decisions made by the client departments are within the legal boundaries; accord with Council policy; and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently

•             Participate in any other areas of work in the Legal Services Department when required to do so by the Principal Solicitor (Adults, Children and Health) within whose Team they are located

Please apply for this role online or contact Emily Bradley or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.

07441 916 435 - midlandslegal@venngroup.com 

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – 6-12 Months Maternity Cover - Hybrid Working – Up to £55 Per Hour Umbrella – Midlands