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Adult Social Care Lawyer
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
Northwest Based Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working
We are seeking a motivated and skilled ASC Lawyer to join a dynamic Legal Services team in the northwest.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced local government environment, handling a varied caseload and supporting services in making decisions that directly impact the lives of local residents.
Key Responsibilities
Deal with all aspects of Adult Social Care law, including Court of Protection Welfare Applications, Ordinary Residence Disputes and Section 21A Challenges.
Provide specialist legal advice to officers, Members, and stakeholders to support decision-making and service objectives.
Draft complex and significant legal documents and engage in detailed negotiations with parties as appropriate.
Advise, prepare and conduct proceedings acting as an advocate for the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative hearings.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
A Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive qualification with a current practising certificate.
Post-qualification experience in at least one of the following areas: Children's, Education, Adult Social Care, or Health.
Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients in courts or tribunals.
A proven track record of managing a significant caseload with minimal supervision.
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
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Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.
We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.
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