Locum Adult Social Care Legal Officer

Locum Adult Social Care Legal Officer – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £30 per hour umbrella – MidlandsVenn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Adult Social Care Legal Officer to join an excellent Public Sector Organisation in the Midlands. This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months, subject to likely possible extension, on a full time or part time basis. This role offers a predominantly remote working arrangement, however depending on location remote working can be offered.

Please note, candidates will only be considered if they have recent experience within Adult Social Care Law in either a Local Government or Private Practice setting. Duties may include:

• Provide legal, clerical and administrative support to the Social Care team of Solicitors and Fee Earners              
• Undertake a variety of child/adult protection related activities under the designation of the Solicitors
• Case management, concerning court of protection and deprivation of liberty matters              
• Day to day liaisons with Social Care teams, courts, external partners, private practitioners and other bodies              
• Legal research using primary and secondary sources and presented findings and conclusions
• Collating evidence, preparing court applications and continuing the document management of court cases              
• Administrative tasks such as preparing bundles, updating and delivering them to court and parties               
• Direct contact with the legal fraternity including Judges, Barristers and Solicitors
• Court hearings in support of an advocate              
• Attended remote hearings with counsel as and when required   

An hourly rate of up to £30 per hour Umbrella will be considered for this position dependent upon experience.Please apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.Locum Adult Social Care Legal Officer – Predominantly Remote Working – up to £30 per hour umbrella – Midlands