Locum ASC Lawyer

Adult Social Care Locum – South West – Remote Working – £55 per Hour Umbrella – ASAP Start Venn Group’s specialist legal team has partnered with a Local Authority in the South West who are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Adult Social Care Locum to join their team for an initial term of 3 months. This is a remote working position. Our client is happy to consider candidates with both full time and part time availability.This role is best suited to a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience, carrying a full and varied caseload.Duties may include: Conducting advocacy Dealing with all Deprivation of Liberty matters Managing a full caseload and providing advice & support to the legal team with a focus on Court of Protection Matters Ensuring the management of Court of Protection proceedings and related requests for legal advice Investigating factual circumstances of cases and to advise on the management of legal proceedings Representing in formal legal proceedings, attending Court and undertaking advocacy where appropriate Carrying out case management of complex cases comprising of welfare and financial matters arising from the Care Act 2014 Dealing with applications to the Court of Protection for welfare matters and to the County Court under the Mental Health Act 1983 particularly in respect of nearest relation An hourly rate of £55 umbrella is offered for this position.To apply, please contact Charlotte Foley or Richard Szabo on . Alternatively, email with an up-to-date CV and details of your current availability and a member of the team will be in touch. 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.

Location: South West England, GB

Posted Date: 1/9/2025