Solicitor, ASC
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £45,548 - £54,978 per annum
- Closing date
- 02/02/2025
- Department
- Governance Services
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Legal
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/272930/43419
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £45,548 - £54,978 per annum
- Closing date
- 02/02/2025
- Department
- Governance Services
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job Type
- Legal
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/272930/43419
Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to mental capacity and Adult Social Care law? Do you want to work in a friendly and supportive environment? If so, apply now for this ASC Solicitor post.
You will be part of an excellent legal team, providing legal advice and conducting case work, predominantly in relation to Court of Protection and mental capacity and Adult Social Care more generally.
We are looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister who has:
- Good knowledge and experience of ASC/mental capacity law and practice;
- Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice
- Clarity in both written and oral communications
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of personnel /organisations
- Ability to work within a team and, when necessary, independently
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification for the role, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests, and add any other information which you feel makes you a suitable candidate for the role.
Interviews will be conducted week commencing 10 February 2025 in person, but MS Teams can be requested. If you are unavailable during this week let us know and we will try to accommodate an alternative date to interview you if possible.
This role offers a unique experience, which enables you to do work which is meaningful and purposeful to your wider local community in a supportive environment. It will give you a real sense of satisfaction, reward and professional achievement.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Freeman - Senior Solicitor Team Leader Litigation and Information at Robert.Freeman@eastsussex.gov.uk
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
