Mental Health Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Mental Health Solicitor to handle various mental health casework, including tribunal representation. The ideal candidate will have experience with mental health issues and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Remote working and part-time hours are available. This role offers a supportive environment committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of mental health casework including tribunal representation.
• Knowledge of s.117 aftercare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet the LAA supervisor requirements for the Mental Health legal aid contract.
• Handle a range of mental health casework including tribunal representation.
• Develop and implement compliant processes, procedures, and precedents.

Skills

Experience with tribunal representation

Knowledge of s.117 aftercare

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration skills

Process implementation

Job description

Overview

Our Client is seeking a Mental Health Solicitor. Remote working will be considered as will part time hours. The firm offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive work environment that is committed to professional growth.

About The Firm

My client is a specialist firm of solicitors with offices across London, Brighton, Cornwall, Somerset, Nottingham, Cambridge, Sandwell, Hull, and Leicestershire. They are dedicated to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Mental Health Solicitor Overview

My client is recruiting a Mental Health Solicitor with experience or knowledge in mental capacity and Court of Protection matters. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in mental health casework and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities of the Mental Health Solicitor

• Meet the LAA supervisor requirements for the Mental Health legal aid contract.
• Handle a range of mental health casework, including tribunal representation.
• Address issues arising from s.117 aftercare.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Develop and implement compliant processes, procedures, and precedents.
• Self-supervise effectively.

Requirements of the Mental Health Solicitor

• Experience across a range of mental health casework, including tribunal representation.
• Knowledge of s.117 aftercare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in creating and implementing team-wide processes.
• Ability to self-supervise.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in mental capacity and Court of Protection proceedings, including managing your own caseload.
• Experience supervising other team members.
• Relevant professional contacts and the ability to attract your own cases.
• Ability to write and deliver training on mental health and mental capacity law issues.

If you're a Mental Health Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36886.

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