Junior Adults Lawyer

Location

City of London, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

3 months contract with Local government

Job Summary:

· To be responsible to the Principal Lawyer – Adults for the provision of legal advice and undertaking a varied caseload relevant to the grade in the areas of work covered by the team.

Key Duties (Sample) :

· To act as lawyer in a Team of lawyers primarily responsible for non-complex legal matters arising from the Council’s adults’ social care and education functions.

· To assist with the day to day activities within the Team.

· To assist the Principal Lawyer – Adults in the overall operation development of the Team and provide cover as and when required to other parts of the legal service.

· To assist in the preparation of committee reports relevant to the caseload undertaken and to provide legal advice, comments and guidance as required for the report ensuring that the Constitution is met and that the Council has the vires to deal with the matter.

· To prepare reports, briefing notes or other appropriate documents in relation to proposed, new or changing legislation and Council policies and procedures relevant to the caseload undertaken and assist in training officers.

· If required to draft witness statements and other legal documents (including bespoke documents and preparing precedents) appropriate to the work undertaken by the Team utilising available IT systems for these purposes. To ensure that all legal precedents used are up to date. To assist the Principal Lawyer – Adults in legal process reviews to ensure efficient and effective working practices.

· To deal with an extensive workload requiring legal drafting, procedure and advice on the range of issues arising in the team including dealing with matters of a sensitive nature and ensuring confidentiality at all times.

· To attend and advise statutory panels and boards as and when required. Including attendance at meetings with senior officers from other public bodies, central government and senior partners from private legal practices.

· In conjunction with the Principal Lawyer – Adults to determine the need for and use of external advice and/or representation at Court and Tribunals in order to properly meet the requirements of the Council and to instruct accordingly and attend conferences when required.

· To ensure the cost effective and professional conduct of pending or actual legal proceedings and disputes instituted by or against the Council.

Essential Experience Required :

· Managing Court of Protection deprivation of liberty safeguards and welfare cases

· Mental health cases – s117 and nearest relative

· Ordinary residence

· Care Act assessments and finances

· Experience of judicial review

· Experience of Adult Safeguarding

· Experience of Inherent Jurisdiction

· Experience of Inquests

· Experience of S.17/20 of the Children Act would be an advantage

· Experience of adults and families with NRPF would be an advantage.

· You must be a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of CILEX and hold a practising certificate

Additional information to note:

· This position is located in London, E14 2BG

The closing date for this position is Tuesday, 19/03/2024 at 11:00 am

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