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Adult Social Care Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
Home Counties
Salary
Quote
Closing date
21 Oct 2017
Reference
RK/022764

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Practice area
Public law
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
Not applicable
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

Our client, an established Local Authority based in the Home Counties is currently seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team for an initial three month basis.

The Position  

Adult Social Care Lawyers will be expected to handle issues relating to the following matters:

  • Mental Capacity,
  • Court of Protection,
  • No Recourse to Public Funds,
  • Vulnerable Adults,
  • Judicial Review matters,
  • Safeguarding,
  • Asylum and Immigration and
  • In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, the Mental capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014.

The successful candidate must be able to pick up an extensive caseload from the outset and be able to hit the ground running.

The council is surround by an array of coffee shops, restaurants and bars and is only a short commute away from the City. Due to the urgent nature of the role, we require candidates to be available on no more than two weeks’ notice.

If this is a role you are interested in, please do not hesitate to send a copy of your updated CV to Robyn Keegan- rkeegan@lawabsolute.com or call 02070928008.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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