Job description:
Service Care Legal are currently working on behalf of a local authority who are seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their busy Legal Department. This role would require someone to hit the ground running.

ROLE:Adult Social Care Lawyer
LOCATION:Oxfordshire
RATE:35 to 45 per hour
CONTRACT:3 months ongoing, 37 hours per week

The Role

*To manager a full caseload of Adult Social Care matters through to completion
*Cases will include, but not limited to, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding.
*You will also be expected to deal with Court of Protection applications and provide Care Act advice
*To provide other council members with up to date legislative advice

The Person

*A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with at least 2 years' PQE with Social Care Law
*Able to manage a full caseload of complex Adult Social Care cases through to completion
*Previous experience of working within a local authority is essential for this position

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.