Adults Legal Assistant

Sellick Partnership Limited Public Sector ,
London, Greater London

Overview

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Adults Legal Assistant to join a well regarded South London Borough Council. This great opportunity is an initially 3 month locum contract with potential to be extended onto an ongoing basis. The Adults Legal Assistant will be supporting a team of Adults Social Services Lawyers, with matter such as adults safeguarding and the mental health act. They will also be holding their own caseload of Community Deprivation of Liberty applications (DOLS). Further duties include supporting Childcare Lawyers in some of their duties. The Adults Legal Assistant will have knowledge of adults social services legislation and of supporting a team of Adults Social Services Lawyers. Further, they should also have experience of holding a caseload of Community Deprivation of Liberty applications (DOLS). Prior experience of working in a local authority is highly desirable but not a requirement, as our client will happily consider those from other backgrounds. If your experience matches this description then don't miss this great opportunity The Council are located close-by to public transport links and amenities such as cafes and shops. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.