Adult Social Care Solicitor

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a booming local authority , based in Bournemouth, which is looking to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Senior Solicitor/Lawyer to join its Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government lawyer to take on a varied and challenging caseload . Role : Adult Social Care Senior Solicitor / Lawyer Location: Bournemouth – predominantly home-based Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £47.96 - £52.30ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal input to the Service Director and Head of Legal Services.
• Represent the Council in routine, complex and high-risk matters, including related legal proceedings.
• Manage a busy and varied adult social care caseload with limited supervision from start to completion.

Key Requirements

• Be a qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister (in England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate.
• Significant experience advising on adult social care matters within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
• The ability to attend court and the office in Bournemouth at least once per month.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

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