Location
Wembley, London

Salary
£56,646

About the Role
Join an exciting Legal Service at Brent Council, located in a vibrant borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Brent is a borough of huge contrasts, with a rich history of ethnic and cultural diversity. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda to better meet the needs of our community, making it an exciting time to join us. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated lawyers to support the Adult Social Care & Financial Litigation team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of adult social care work, including welfare and Deprivation of Liberty applications in the Court of Protection, Ordinary Residence disputes, threats of Judicial Review, No Recourse to Public Funds, and other casework relating to Adult Social Care. This role offers exposure to a variety of complex legal fields, including community care, mental health, and mental capacity law.

Experience
We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in a busy office within a social care team in a Local Authority. You should have good practical knowledge of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards), and knowledge of The Mental Health Acts.

About you
You will possess strong organisational skills to progress cases and manage matters in the County Court, High Court, Administrative Court, and Court of Protection. Working in a diverse borough, you will be exposed to a wide variety of interesting legal work.

Qualifications
A relevant legal qualification and experience in adult social care law are essential for this position.