Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor NQ - 4 PQE - Bristol

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor with NQ - 4 PQE to join their highly regarded team. The focus of this role is on protecting the rights of vulnerable adults through understanding mental capacity issues and handling health and welfare applications. Candidates should have experience in Court of Protection work and possess strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to make meaningful contributions in sensitive cases regarding personal autonomy.

Qualifications

• NQ - 4 PQE in a relevant legal field.
• Experience dealing with health and welfare applications.
• Ability to represent vulnerable adults in sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle mental capacity issues under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Assist with health and welfare applications, including medical treatment.
• Support families and professionals with deputyship matters.

Skills

Experience in Court of Protection work

Understanding of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Strong communication skills

Job description

Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor NQ - 4 PQE - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be instructed by a leading national law firm on a new opening for a solicitor with experience in Court of Protection (welfare) work to join their highly regarded Public Law and Human Rights team. This role centres on protecting the rights of vulnerable adults and ensuring their voices are heard in some of the most sensitive and life changing decisions affecting their health, care and personal autonomy.

The Work

• Mental capacity issues under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Health and welfare applications, including medical treatment and residence
• Deputyship matters supporting families and professionals