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Adults Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
Home Counties
Salary
£25-35 per hour
Closing date
27 Oct 2017
Reference
ZA/022797

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

Job Details

LAW Absolute is currently seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to work with our client a Local Authority based in the Northern Home Counties. The role is for an initial three months with the strong likelihood for an extension.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry a caseload consisting of the following matters:

  • Mental Capacity
  • Court of Protection
  • No Recourse to Public Funds
  • Vulnerable Adults
  • Judicial Review
  • Safeguarding
  • Asylum and Immgration

Whilst previous experience within the public sector is desirable, this is not essential for the role. However, an in- depth knowledge of: the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014 would be preferable.

On the basis of urgency, a notice period that does not exceed two weeks is desirable. The council offices are based a short walk from the station with excellent transport links from London.

If this opportunity appears to be of interest to you, please do not hesitate to get in contact by sending your CV to zalex@lawabsolute.com or call 020 7092 8012.

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.

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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