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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

As a Lawyer in the Adult’s legal team, you will handle your own caseload of adult social care work which will include the preparation and presentation of cases before the Court of Protection (including advocacy) as well as the provision of legal advice and assistance across all levels of the local authority.
You will receive the support of experienced Legal Officers and Lead Lawyer whilst benefitting from overall supervision from the experienced Senior Lawyer for the team.
We are looking for qualified and admitted solicitors, barristers, or legal executives, ideally with experience and knowledge of adult social care and mental health law.
This is a fantastic career opportunity for those looking to progress within a team which values staff and has a developed career structure.
You will be supported and mentored by a highly experienced team of professionals, in a friendly, open, and honest environment, and as a service, we strongly encourage the progression and development of our employees.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Excellent communicators, the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, and an open and honest approach to management, are all qualities we are looking for in our Lawyers. Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently.
Our service is currently working largely remotely, but as we move forward with COVID recovery, attendance at Court, key meetings and some office attendance will be required.
If you are looking for a new challenge, in a friendly, supportive, and professionally stimulating environment, then we want to hear from you.

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