Adult Social Care Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in Lincolnshire. We are looking for a qualified Lawyer/solicitor experienced in the provision of legal advice to a local authority client in the field of Adult Social Care. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

Role: Adult Social Care Lawyer

Location: Lincolnshire/ Hybrid

Rate: £50-£55 an hour

Contract Length: 3 months but likely expected length 6 months

Responsibilities:

1. Provide high quality efficient and effective legal and administrative advice and services to the County Council, partners and external customers.
2. Handle a mixed caseload of Adult Social care law. This includes but is not limited to: All aspects of advice and support under Care Act 2014; Court applications in the Court of Protection under the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Mental Health Law including advice to AMHPs and associated court applications; Adult safeguarding; Ordinary residence issues and disputes between other local authorities.
3. Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise.

About You:

1. Good communication skills clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing at all levels.
2. Has worked in Adult Social Care legal team for the local authority.
3. Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with 2+ years of PQE in Adult Social Care law.

Benefits:

1. Hybrid working (will need to go to court in person).
2. Weekly pay.
3. Flexible hours.

If this Adult Social Care position is right for you or someone you may know, don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email at or via phone on .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.