SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• Extensive post qualification experience in the relevant areas of the law, equivalent to PQE 5
• Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of the law and proceedings
• Demonstrable experience of persuasion and negotiation at a senior level

PERSONAL QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to provide creative and innovative solutions to complex procedural and legal issues
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work on own initiative and represent Legal Services at all levels within the authorities and externally
• Ability to give complex and specialist advice in highly sensitive and pressurised situations Ability to deliver pragmatic and cost effective advice and solutions to clients
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage a busy case load.
• This job description is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with this post.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking to recruit Adult Social Care lawyers to undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.
Ability to work with limited supervision and manage a busy case load.
If you would like a confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please contact Elizabeth O’Sullivan on 01202 123963

ROLE PURPOSE

Support and assist the Head of Legal Services to deliver an efficient, effective and responsive service to clients in relation to adult social care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies
• Represent the Council as and when required at Hearings and any related legal proceedings
• Procure external legal assistance when requested to do so
• Take necessary action under the relevant legislation and case law and ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice
• Manage a busy caseload
• Deliver training and workshops to clients