What's involved with this role:
Interim Adult Social Care & Education Solicitor
Warrington 0009 B263 / 1
Hybrid working
Pay rate negotiable for the right candidate
Key requirements:
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
Experience in Local Government/Child Care/Adult Care/Education/Prosecutions/Civil Litigation/ Licensing law.
Experience of advocacy before Courts/Tribunals/Inquiries.
Experience of litigation procedures.
Strong ICT skills across all Microsoft products particularly Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
The purpose of the role is to undertake the provision of legal advice, guidance and support on behalf of the Council (and its schools) in relation to Adult Social Care and Education matters (including Court of Protection Applications and questions relating to Education Law).
Key Requirements:
Conduct advocacy at all levels with respect to the above matters before the Court of Protection and any other appropriate tribunal.
Proactively advise and respond to all requests for legal advice. Advising on the proposed impact of any legislation as and when appropriate to the Client Departments.
Undertake all preparations in relation to Advocacy including preparation of bundles, skeleton arguments and statements ensuring full compliance with legislation and guidance, attendance at advocates meetings and to liaise with Counsel as and when required.
Attend relevant meetings including where applicable Safeguarding Board meetings, Joint Partnership Groups, and Legal Gateway meetings.
Carry out the duties with full regard to the Council's Community Plan, Community Safety Strategy, Corporate Equality Plan, Health and Safety Policy and Social Inclusion Strategy.
Any other duties as directed by the Legal Services Manager and ultimately the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.
Carry out all duties with due regard to confidentiality and data protection regulations.
The post holder is responsible for contributing to and compliance with strategies and policies relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Job Ref: Warrington 0009 B263 / 1
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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