Adult Litigation Lawyer
London, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Location: Town Hall/Lynton House
Permanent - Full Time
If you have applied for this vacancy within the last 6 months period there is no need to re-apply again.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an Adults Litigation Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
As an in-house social care lawyer, you will have the opportunity to deal with an interesting workload and advise senior clients.
Responsibilities -
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Location: Town Hall/Lynton House
Permanent - Full Time
If you have applied for this vacancy within the last 6 months period there is no need to re-apply again.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an Adults Litigation Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
As an in-house social care lawyer, you will have the opportunity to deal with an interesting workload and advise senior clients.
Responsibilities -
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Permanent - Full Time
If you have applied for this vacancy within the last 6 months period there is no need to re-apply again.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an Adults Litigation Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
As an in-house social care lawyer, you will have the opportunity to deal with an interesting workload and advise senior clients.
Responsibilities -
- Conduct of a full caseload of adults and community care/Care Act 2014 matters including Court of Protection and Menal Health Act.
- Giving advice on DOLS application.
- Defending judicial review challenges including adults, age assessment and s.17/20 Children Act challenges and leaving care.
- Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification.
- Have extensive knowledge and experience of adult social care legislation and practice.
- Good knowledge of local government and public sector law affecting social care and health.
- Experience of working in a busy local authority setting.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Location: Town Hall/Lynton House
Permanent - Full Time
If you have applied for this vacancy within the last 6 months period there is no need to re-apply again.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an Adults Litigation Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
As an in-house social care lawyer, you will have the opportunity to deal with an interesting workload and advise senior clients.
Responsibilities -
- Conduct of a full caseload of adults and community care/Care Act 2014 matters including Court of Protection and Menal Health Act.
- Giving advice on DOLS application.
- Defending judicial review challenges including adults, age assessment and s.17/20 Children Act challenges and leaving care.
- Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification.
- Have extensive knowledge and experience of adult social care legislation and practice.
- Good knowledge of local government and public sector law affecting social care and health.
- Experience of working in a busy local authority setting.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
