4 jobs found

Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority's growing legal team in the West Midlands who are looking to hire an adult-care solicitor on a 3 month rolling contract to cover a round of permanent recruitment, This position can be offered on a fully remote basis, however local candidates are encouraged to apply. Some details of the assignment: - Drafting s21As and s16s, - Handling a full caseload of C-DOLS autonomously, - Experience with advocacy whilst not a requirement, would be desirable, - Have prior experience working within a local authority setting. If this position is of interest to yourself (or someone you know) then contact David Harrop by phone on (phone number removed), or reach out to me on LinkedIn Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

My client is looking for an experienced locum ASC solicitor able to deal confidently with Court of Protection Proceedings, DoLs, ordinary residence, funding and charging disputes, and advisory work relating to Care Act 2014 responsibilities, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts etc. This role is temporary, initially until 31.12.25 Part-time candidates would be considered, preferably working 4-days pw. The role is predominantly, but not exclusively, remote working Pay: £43.65 - £52.38 PAYE, dependant on experience

Adult Social Care Solicitor Rate: 55- 65 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract West Midlands Local Authority Flexible Hybrid Working Fully Remote We are seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a local authority based in the West Midlands. This is a key opportunity to provide high-quality legal services and advice across all aspects of adult social care law, helping to safeguard some of the most vulnerable members of our community. You will manage a varied caseload, including complex and sensitive matters, provide specialist legal opinions, and undertake advocacy in a wide range of courts and tribunals - including the Court of Protection. Key Responsibilities Undertake all aspects of adults' social care legal work, including managing a complex personal caseload. Provide legal advice and representation on sensitive adult social care matters. Act as advocate in courts and tribunals, particularly the Court of Protection. Draft and prepare a wide range of legal documentation with accuracy and clarity. Provide specialist legal advice to panels and boards and attend as clerk or advisor where required. Key Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Barrister , entitled to practise in England. A thorough knowledge of adult social care law and the statutory/regulatory framework. Demonstrable experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals relating to adult services. Strong drafting skills and proven ability to provide accurate, practical legal advice. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to 250 - if you know someone who may be suitable, ask them to send their CV to Max and don't forget to include your details too. INDSCGMC

Lawyer Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including Children's Social Care, Adoption, Adults Social Care, Education, Employment, Planning, Housing, Debt Recovery, Judicial Review, Highways, Property, Procurement, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Finance, Elections, FOI, Licensing, and Environment. Deliver a variety of types of legal work within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change, meeting client needs, and delivering advice on a broad range of areas. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters. Represent the interests of the service within the wider council organizations in any of the five authorities and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Offer timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers across both authorities as part of a team of lawyers, and to other clients of the Shared Legal Service. Provide innovative solutions to complex issues arising within the team and legal issues presented by clients. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work within two specialisms, including drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines. Prepare and process all matters relevant to proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct external legal representation when appropriate. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage junior staff, providing leadership and support on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law, including providing training seminars where appropriate, ensuring they maintain a sound application of legal requirements. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels to advise and provide legal services to elected members. Negotiate with solicitors and other professionals, liaising with outside bodies including the court service on matters related to client work. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and decision-making processes and procedures. Strong understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to changing client needs. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership, empowering, enabling, and developing staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues related to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, setting clear objectives for individual and service level performance review. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.