Solicitor (Adult Social Care & Court of Protection) – 3 Month Contract

Location: Remote Working

Rate: £390.75 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Fully Remote

Pay: Bi-Weekly

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Summary

A Local Authority is in search of a seasoned Solicitor to join its Adult Social Care Legal Team on a temporary basis. This role is centered on Court of Protection cases, while also offering legal counsel and support to Adult Social Care services. The ideal candidate will independently manage their caseload and deliver expert legal advice on intricate adult social care issues. This position demands a proactive and autonomous lawyer capable of handling cases from start to finish, including administrative and document preparation tasks as needed.

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Key Responsibilities

Court of Protection

• Oversee a caseload of Court of Protection cases from start to finish.
  
• Offer legal counsel on welfare and property and affairs issues.
  
• Draft applications, witness statements, pleadings, and related documents.
  
• Prepare court bundles and manage all aspects of case preparation.
  
• Coordinate with Counsel, the Court, Social Workers, and other relevant parties.
  
• Represent the Local Authority at hearings when necessary.
  

Adult Social Care Advice

• Provide legal guidance to Adult Social Care teams.
  
• Advise on statutory duties and responsibilities under applicable laws.
  
• Support safeguarding and complex care cases.
  
• Deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice to client departments.
  
• Assist with policy interpretation and legal risk management.
  

Case Management

• Independently manage a diverse and complex caseload.
  
• Ensure timely progression of cases within required deadlines.
  
• Maintain precise case records and documentation.
  
• Conduct legal research and provide written advice.
  
• Perform administrative tasks and manage documents related to casework.
  

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Essential

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales.
  
• Extensive experience in Adult Social Care Law.
  
• Proven track record in handling Court of Protection cases.
  
• Capability to manage a full caseload independently.
  
• Experience in providing legal advice to Local Authority client departments.
  
• Proficiency in preparing court documents, applications, and bundles.
  
• Strong drafting, advocacy, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
  
• Experience in performing administrative and case management duties as needed.
  

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Desirable

• Previous experience in Local Authority legal work.
  
• Advocacy experience.
  
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act matters.
  
• Experience advising on safeguarding and complex care issues.
  

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What's on Offer?

• £390.75 per day (Umbrella)
  
• 3 Month Contract
  
• Fully Remote Working
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic Local Authority Adult Social Care Legal Team.
  
• Manage a diverse Court of Protection caseload.
  
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
  
• Immediate start available.
  

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Ideal for candidates with experience as a Solicitor, Adult Social Care Solicitor, Court of Protection Solicitor, Senior Solicitor, Locum Lawyer, Adult Care Lawyer, Legal Counsel, or Local Government Solicitor.