Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Adults Social Care, Education and Employment

Overview

In this role you will manage legal files for HB Public Law clients, providing advice, representation and research. You’ll handle Care Act 2014 matters including assessment, care planning, provision of care and support, financial assessments, ordinary residence, safeguarding and best interests decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, plus related litigation. The role spans work across four local authorities, broadening experience in adult social care law. You join a collaborative, supportive team that values development and cross-authority work. The position offers meaningful public-service impact with hybrid working.

Pay / Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• career progression
• Cycle Scheme
• Green Car Benefit Scheme
• Civil Service Sports Council membership
• staff discounts and wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Conduct of legal files on behalf of HB Public Law clients to provide advice, representation and research
• Handle queries under the Care Act 2014, regulations and guidance including assessment, care planning and provision of care and support
• Manage financial assessments, ordinary residence queries and disputes, safeguarding and best interests decisions under MCA 2005
• Engage in litigation including judicial reviews, Court of Protection under MCA 2005 s16 and 21A, and Health and Welfare and Property and Affairs deputyship applications

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with litigation practising rights
• Experience in adult social care law or related areas
• Comfortable managing own caseload and prioritising competing demands
• Strong communicator with excellent client care

• collaborative
• excellent client service
• clear and effective communication
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• judicial review

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