Post Ref: CE135We have an opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Legal Executive to join our expanding team of Adult Social Care lawyers within Legal Services. The successful candidate will have working knowledge of the law within the area of specialism, effective advocacy skills and the ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload with minimal supervision including Court of Protection proceedings, deprivation of liberty cases and social debt.
You will be able to prioritise your own workload and work to tight deadlines. You will have good client care and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide the client with sound advice and assistance to enable the Council to deliver its statutory duties in respect of safeguarding vulnerable adults. The ability to be flexible to assist other team members as required is essential.
In return our benefits package includes membership of the Local Authority pension scheme, retail discounts, car hire and cycle to work schemes, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave entitlement as well as the opportunity to work in a supportive legal team.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jeannine Houshmand on 01422 393044 or Laura Stephenson on 01422 393119.Download: Role Profile
Closing Date: Sunday 19th August 2018Interviews: w/c Monday 3rd September 2018