Job Description
Permanent Adult Social Care Lawyer
Full-time 35 hours
Salary: £50,646 - £55,710 per annum (PO4-PO5) + Market Forces Supplement £5,178 per annum
London Borough Council
DBS check required: Yes
About the Adult Social Care Lawyer position:
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a permanent Adult Social Care Lawyer to join the supportive and sociable Legal Team with our London Borough client. Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer who has experience in Adult Social Care Law, preferably from a local authority setting but they are open to applicants from private practice who want to transfer their skills. The role can be worked on a hybrid working basis, and the desired candidate will be expected to attend the office in Catford twice a week.
The main duties of the successful Adult Social Care Lawyer will include:
1. Deputise for the Senior Social Care Lawyer
2. Handling a demanding and busy caseload of predominantly Adult Social Care matters, including court and advice work
3. Advising Social Services clients in person and in writing, on all aspects of relevant legislation
4. Prepare all legal documentation relevant to the caseload, and in particular prepare a wide variety of court documents, and advise on social care law, and assist the Senior Social Care Lawyers ...