Adult Social Care Lawyer

Job description

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in North-East England for an Adult Social Care Lawyer on a temporary basis. The contract will be for 3 months in the first instance with potential to extend.

You will be responsible for handling a caseload of complex court of protection proceedings. Previous experience in adult social care working under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, and Mental Health Act 1983 is essential.

The client is looking for someone who is local to the Newcastle area, can attend the office on a hybrid basis, and can advocate before the Courts, Inquiries, and Tribunals as necessary.

To apply you will be:

• An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer
• Able to demonstrate previous experience within adult social care in a local authority
• Able to attend the office/court/tribunal in the Newcastle area as necessary on a hybrid-working basis
• Available on no more than a 4-week notice period

The salary for this role will be £35-£50/hour depending on experience.

For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: lhull@lawabsolute.com

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English