Summary: The role of Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer involves managing a diverse caseload related to adult social care law, including complex mental capacity litigation and welfare-based decision-making. This part-time position requires approximately 20 hours of work per week and is fully remote, catering to a South West based client. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with recent experience in adult social care law, joining a supportive team within a reputable Local Authority.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload including high-level, complex mental capacity litigation.
• Handle welfare-based decision-making and residence matters.
• Provide advice on mental capacity in relation to finance.
• Address contentious deputyship matters.
• Work on displacement, applications for nearest relative, ordinary residence, and advising on care act matters.
• Provide judicial review advice in relation to S21A and S16.

Key Skills:

• Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, barrister, or FCILEX qualified).
• Recent experience in adult social care law.
• Strong understanding of mental capacity legislation.
• Ability to manage complex legal cases.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.

Salary (Rate): 55

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal