Legal Advisor - Education, Employment and Adults Social Care needed in Harrow, £20.87ph PAYE - Reference: 012702
To support the development of HB Public Law with Team Leaders and Service Managers. Specifically, this will include:
1. To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of HB Public Law, including local authorities, housing associations, and schools, and to provide advice, representation, and undertake research as requested in relation to Education, Employment matters and Adults Social Care (advisors will specialise in one or more areas);
2. To attend meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off-site as required;
3. To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner;
4. To give guidance, mentor, and provide training to less experienced team members;
5. To deputise for others in more senior positions as and when required.
The candidate will be required to carry a caseload dealing with applications in respect of DOLs and other Adult Social Care matters, including Court of Protection proceedings, S29 Mental Health Act applications, and Judicial Review proceedings.
This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV; alternatively, you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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