Adult Solicitor

ADULT SOLICITOR

Rate of Pay: Paid at Band H (£21.13 ph to worker). If you candidate requires a limited pay rate, please state this at the time you upload their CV.

Hours: 37 hours per week and the working hours are: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm and Friday is 9.00am to 5.00pm

Location: Based at Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB

Start Date: ASAP

Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

This is an opportunity to work for a local authority with a large established legal team who are very forward thinking. Due to increase in workloads an opportunity has arisen for a locum solicitor to hit the ground running on adult social care matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years' experience specialising in and handling Public law adult care matters, preferably from a local authority perspective. The successful candidate must have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Public Law adult matters. You must be a confident advocate as there will be an expectation for you to cover hearings, some of which may be contested. The candidate must be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant in addition to team working. The successful candidate will gain great exposure to a varied caseload and will enjoy a high level of responsibility with a great deal of client contact. We are looking for experienced candidates with a broad spectrum including advocacy. Essential requirements: Qualified Solicitor/ Barrister of at least 2 years' experience in Adult Law, preferably within a local authority setting including advocacy experience. Experience of providing advice to internal and external clients and an ability to undertake workload with minimal supervision. A general knowledge of local government law will be an advantage in this particular role.

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions.

This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required.

No DBS is required for this role.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

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Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No