Solicitor Adult social care

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Court of Protection

Location: Local Authority Remote
Contract: Locum
Hours: Full-time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team on a locum basis.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of Court of Protection matters, while also providing legal advice and support to the Adult Social Care department.

• Manage a caseload of Court of Protection matters from instruction through to completion.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and court paperwork.
• Manage your own case administration, bundling and preparation where required.
• Work independently while contributing effectively to a small and supportive legal team.

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with relevant experience.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience in Court of Protection and Adult Social Care law.
• Able to manage a caseload independently and work to deadlines.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• Comfortable managing your own administrative and bundling requirements.

You’ll be joining a small legal team consisting of two lawyers and a senior legal assistant, with the opportunity to make an immediate contribution.

Apply now to be considered for this locum opportunity.