Summary: The role of Litigation Legal Professional involves joining a local authority's adult social care legal team in Bournemouth to focus on recovering debts related to care fees. The position is open to both qualified and non-qualified legal professionals with relevant experience in civil litigation and debt recovery. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements, with a pay rate determined by qualifications and interview performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Council's efforts to recover outstanding care fee debts.
• Pursue debt recovery through litigation, applying knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Advise on legal issues related to the Care Act 2014, including financial assessments and charging for care services.
• Attend court in Bournemouth when required.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge and experience in civil litigation and debt recovery.
• Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its implications for local authority financial assessments.
• Ability to attend court in Bournemouth when required.

Salary (Rate): 50

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal