Adults Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- Home Counties North
- Salary
- £25-35 per hour
- Posted
- 27 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2017
- Ref
- ZA/022797
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Public Sector / Local Authority, Social Services
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
LAW Absolute is currently seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to work with our client a Local Authority based in the Northern Home Counties. The role is for an initial three months with the strong likelihood for an extension.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry a caseload consisting of the following matters:
- Mental Capacity
- Court of Protection
- No Recourse to Public Funds
- Vulnerable Adults
- Judicial Review
- Safeguarding
- Asylum and Immgration
Whilst previous experience within the public sector is desirable, this is not essential for the role. However, an in- depth knowledge of: the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014 would be preferable.
On the basis of urgency, a notice period that does not exceed two weeks is desirable. The council offices are based a short walk from the station with excellent transport links from London.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.
LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.