Job Description
Adult Social Care LawyernnRate: £60-£70 per hour – Negotiable DOEn Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contractn London Borough Council n Remote / Hybrid Working nnKey ResponsibilitiesnnAdvising on matters under key legislation including:nCare Act 2014nMental Capacity Act 2005nMental Health Act 1983nManaging a caseload of Court of Protection matters, including:nSection 16 applicationsnDeprivation of Liberty (DoLS) casesnHandling disputes relating to Ordinary Residence and Section 117 Mental Health Act. nnAbout YounnBe a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive authorised to conduct litigation.nHave a strong working knowledge of adult social care legislation.nHave experience handling Court of Protection proceedings nnIf you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:nn(phone number removed)nnOur 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.nnWe are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300.
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