About the Role
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a local authority legal team on an initial 6-month contract. Please find below further details regarding this role. ROLE: Adult Social Care Lawyer LOCATION: East London (hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) RATE: £52.60ph umbrella / £46.37ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £41.38ph PAYE exc. holiday pay CONTRACT: 6 months, full-time The Role You’ll manage a varied caseload of adult social care matters , with a strong focus on Court of Protection work , alongside advising on: Ordinary Residence disputes Care Act 2014 responsibilities Judicial Review matters Local Government Ombudsman issues Advocacy in Courts/Tribunals (where permitted) Drafting court applications, legal documents, and reports There may also be occasional involvement in child protection matters when required. The Person Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive Strong Adult Social Care law experience Proven Court of Protection expertise Local authority/public sector experience preferred Ability to manage complex cases independently If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.