Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Solicitor to join the Legal Services department within the Social Care and Education legal team.

• The role will focus primarily on adult social care and education law, providing legal advice and representation to support service delivery and ensure legal compliance.

• The position reports directly to the Senior Solicitor.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice on matters relating to adult social care and education law.

• Support departments with legal input on casework, policy development, and strategic decision-making.

• Draft legal documents including contracts, agreements, and court applications.

• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, including preparing cases for court and attending hearings as required.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external bodies, and legal professionals to manage case progression.

• Ensure all legal advice and actions comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies.

• Maintain detailed case files and records in accordance with professional standards.

• Contribute to continuous service improvement and legal team development.

Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in adult social care law and/or education law.

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision.

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of local government legal frameworks is desirable.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team and with external partners.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• Qualified Solicitor (or Barrister/Legal Executive with equivalent experience).

• Enhanced DBS or other pre-employment checks may be required, depending on case involvement.

Assistant Solicitor

Job description

Karina Nazarenko