Adult Social Care Lawyer

Adult Social Care LawyerRate: 60- 70 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract London Borough Council Remote / Hybrid Working Key ResponsibilitiesAdvising on matters under key legislation including:Care Act 2014Mental Capacity Act 2005Mental Health Act 1983Managing a caseload of Court of Protection matters, including:Section 16 applicationsDeprivation of Liberty (DoLS) casesHandling disputes relating to Ordinary Residence and Section 117 Mental Health Act. About YouBe a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive authorised to conduct litigation.Have a strong working knowledge of adult social care legislation.Have experience handling Court of Protection proceedings If you''re interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:(phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn''t quite right for you, but you''d like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to 300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don''t forget to include your ..... full job details .....