Up to £52,155 per annum plus Golden Hello lump sum payment equal to 10% of salary on appointment.

Are you an experienced lawyer whether Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives working in private practice, or local authority? Do you have a keen interest in supporting the work of a large local authority in promoting the equality and independence of some of the most vulnerable members of its community, alongside safeguarding and protection from abuse? Are you someone looking to develop your experience in adult social care work? Are you ready for your next challenge? If so, please read on, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join us in this challenging and rewarding area of practice. You will have sound litigation skills, preferably within the welfare jurisdiction of the Court of Protection, together with the ability to undertake advocacy from time to time. Excellent legal research skills are also required for advice work on mental health and mental capacity, safeguarding, ordinary residence, community care funding and responsibilities including no recourse to public funds, finance issues, as well as providing guidance on policy and practice in response to changes in the law.

You are not expected to be an expert in all these areas, however broad experience and a keen willingness to find out is a definite advantage, as is a dynamic and solution-focused approach.

Joining a friendly and supportive team, where different skills, knowledge and experiences are valued as an important resource, you can expect a collaborative working environment that includes:

• The opportunity to undertake some of the most complex and important case work supporting vulnerable adults in the Court of Protection.
• The opportunity to exercise your legal analysis skills with the production of high quality written and verbal advice.
• An opportunity to enhance /develop advocacy skills appropriate to the role and your experience.
• Provision of dedicated paralegal support.
• Guidance from a highly regarded and experienced manager.

Additional benefits of working for Leicestershire County Council include:

• Attractive benefits package including leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme, generous local government pension scheme, free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet, employee benefits and discount scheme. Payment of required professional fees.
• Employee friendly policies including carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a ‘Mindful Employer’ and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives.
• Career development support: the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally.
• Work life balance: Hybrid working policies to promote work - life balance and effective remote home working.

Want to know more about what it like to work for Leicestershire? If so, click onto the link below/paste it into your browser or visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs.
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/field/pdf/2019/11/28/working-for-leicestershire-county-council.pdf

Next steps? If you have any queries, please contact Catherine Gorry on 0116 305 6161

We look forward to your application.

Closing date: 2 March 2025

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