Legal Executive

JOB TITLE: Adult Social Care Legal ExecutiveREF: Newcastle Pay rate: £23.17 per hour PAYEContract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 2 monthsWorking Arrangement: TBCThe role:As part of an Adult Services legal team we are seeking a Legal Executive - Adult Services Law to provide specialist legal advice, case management, and representation across a range of matters.Key Responsibilities:

• Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection proceedings
• Care Act 2014 responsibilities and safeguarding matters
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
• Judicial review, commissioning, and contractual issues relating to adult social care
• Advising social workers and senior officers on day-to-day casework

What the client is looking for:

• Admitted solicitor/barrister or CILEx Qualification
• Recent and relevant experience in adult services law
• Recent advocacy experience
• Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with a diverse range of people
• Ability to advise officers and councillors
• Ability to draft relevant legal documents - applications, position statements, draft orders etc
• Recent experience in a local authority legal department
• Some experience in Court of Protection and/or Judicial Review proceedings
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended.

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