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Dates
21st December 2026 - 29th March 2027
£45.67 per hour
Location
Lambeth Town Hall, 2 Brixton Hill, Brixton, SW2 1RW
Skills
Legal
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Adult Social Care Lawyer
London Borough of Lambeth
Who You Are
You are a qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Cilex qualified, experienced in undertaking litigation as an authorised person. You have substantial experience working with local authorities, specifically within the realm of adult social care. Your expertise includes COP work, judicial review, ordinary residence issues, and general community care, as well as various aspects of the Mental Health Act.
What the Job Involves
As a lawyer in Lambeth's Adult Social Care Team, you will be responsible for providing legal services related to adult social care on an initial three-month basis, with potential for rolling extensions. You will work closely with two other lawyers, one senior and one paralegal, to support the legal needs of the local authority.
Skills
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Cilex qualified
- Experienced in COP (Court of Protection) work
- Competent in judicial review
- Knowledgeable about ordinary residence rules
- Proficient in general community care law
- Familiar with aspects of the Mental Health Act
- Ability to undertake litigation
- Experience working with local authorities