Job Description
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Your new company nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-regarded public sector legal team in West Yorkshire. The organisation is continuing to modernise and grow its legal services function, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality support to frontline safeguarding services. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on protecting vulnerable individuals within the community. nThere are two positions in this team available, either on a full-time or part-time (24 hours) basis. n nYour new role nYou will join a specialist Safeguarding team, managing your own caseload and providing legal advice on a range of complex matters relating to adult social care. nFor those working in adult-focused roles, your caseload will primarily involve litigation in the Court of Protection, including:
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- Managing cases from inception through to conclusion
- Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients
- Conducting your own advocacy at hearings
- Instructing counsel where required
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This is a varied role, offering a mix of remote working, office attendance, and travel to courts and other locations. n nWhat you’ll need to succeed nYou will be a qualified (or soon to qualify) Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with relevant litigation and advocacy rights. nYou should ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
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- Court of Protection / Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Community care law
- Advocacy within safeguarding or family proceedings
- Public law, including judicial review
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Newly qualified candidates with relevant training and a strong interest in safeguarding law are encouraged to apply. n nWhat you’ll get in return
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- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies
- Cycle to work scheme and travel discounts
- Access to employee healthcare services
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nWhat you need to do now nIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
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