Court of Protection solicitor

Position Title: Court of Protection Solicitor

Location: London, Brighton, Cornwall, Bristol, Crawley, Somerset, Nottingham, Liverpool and Cambridge (Will Consider Remote)

Salary: £35000 +

Reference: BH-36884

Work Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week; 9.30am-5.30pm Monday–Friday (Alternative working arrangements including part-time hours will be considered)

About The Firm: My client is a leading law firm specialising in various areas of legal practice, including Court of Protection and community care. They are known for their commitment to providing high-quality legal services and their supportive work environment.

Position Overview: My client is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor with experience and/or knowledge in community care. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Court of Protection casework and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in creating and implementing compliant processes and procedures is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet the LAA supervisor requirements for the Community Care legal aid contract, including specific requirements for cases under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Handle a range of Court of Protection casework, including 21A Deprivation of Liberty challenges and s.16 proceedings.
• Advise and represent ‘P’ via a litigation friend (including the Official Solicitor) or family members within proceedings.
• Work independently and as part of a team, creating and implementing team-wide processes, procedures, and precedents.
• Self-supervise and maintain high standards of legal practice.
• Achieve or maintain Accredited Legal Representative status or undertake required training and assessment.

Requirements:

• Experience and knowledge of Court of Protection casework and community care law.
• Ability to advise and represent clients in complex legal proceedings.
• Experience in developing and implementing legal processes and procedures.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accredited Legal Representative status or willingness to complete necessary training.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of wider community care law, including the Care Act, housing legislation, and legislation relevant to families and children.
• Experience in supervising team members.
• Ability to write and deliver training on mental capacity issues.
• Experience in handling mental capacity issues across various areas of law, including education, housing, immigration, and public law.

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza

Contact Email: shabir.jiza@law-staff.co.uk

Contact Phone: 01954 208083

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