An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a South West-based Local Authority on a locum basis. Please find details below:
 
Location: Predominantly remote working - with court attendance required
Duration: 3 months initial
Hours: Full-time
Rate: £55-£60ph
IR35: Inside
 
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducting advocacy
• Dealing with all Deprivation of Liberty matters
• Managing a full caseload and providing advice & support to the legal team with a focus on Court of Protection Matters
• Ensuring the management of Court of Protection proceedings and related requests for legal advice
• Investigating factual circumstances of cases and to advise on the management of legal proceedings
• Representing in formal legal proceedings, attending Court and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
• Carrying out case management of complex cases comprising of welfare and financial matters arising from the Care Act 2014
• Dealing with applications to the Court of Protection for welfare matters and to the County Court under the Mental Health Act 1983 particularly in respect of nearest relation

 
For more information, or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Michael Attwood or Charlotte Foley on 0117 930 8760. Alternatively, email mattwood@venngroup.com with a recent CV and details of your current availability and a member of the team will be in touch.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.