Adults Social Care Lawyer x 2 posts

Career Graded PO3-PO5: Starting salary £44,862 per annum rising in annual increments to £54,135 per annum incl LW

Optional 8% Recruitment and Retention allowance for experienced Lawyers on PO4/5, subject to terms & conditions.

Hybrid working

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for an Adults Social Care Lawyer to join our team.

This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. 

This role requires a highly competent, qualified lawyer, with experience of a breadth of adult community care and litigation work and some children’s services work (not child protection) ideally within a local authority setting. The successful candidate must be professional and have an organised approach to their work.                   

You will be responsible for delivering advice and legal support to the Council in the areas of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation, and some aspects of the Children Act 1989, assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent relevant qualification, ideally within the public sector. You will be familiar with (including related topics): Court of Protection proceedings, Judicial Review, Ordinary residence, Leaving Care duties of Children’s Services under section 17 Children Act 1989. You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. 

You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, solicitors, barristers and court personnel. 

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable with using their initiative to complete tasks assigned to them. As a career graded post, essential and desirable qualifications and experience for each grade is set out in the job description and person specification. 

The successful candidate will be flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team on their own initiative.

 Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description & Person Specification

How to Apply:

If this sounds like your ideal next challenge, Click the 'Apply online' button and complete an online application form.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanna Takla, Jtakla@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 6th May 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, For a full list of our accreditations.