Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – 3 months + - Hybrid Working – Up to £45 per hour umbrella – West Midlands

Position: Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer
Organisation: West Midlands based Local Authority
Duration: 3-month initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Ideally full time however candidates with part time availability possessing relevant experience will also be considered
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, attendance at court and the office will be expected in this role
Hourly Rate: Up to £45 per hour Umbrella

The successful candidate will be a Solicitor or Barrister with prior experience working within Local Government 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
• Attend and advise at meetings attended by professionals such as Safeguarding Adults from Abuse Meetings (SAFFA’s), case planning meetings and other similar meetings as directed by the Principal Lawyer and/or Head of Commercial, Education & Health
• 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
• Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary
• 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 Sam Cox or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.
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Job Reference: J76985

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Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – 3 months + - Hybrid Working – Up to £45 per hour umbrella – West Midlands