Solicitor - Public Law & Human Rights - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25-28 days holiday

Annual pay and bonus review

Health & wellbeing support

Westfield Health

Digital GP access

Pension

Volunteer days

Discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid work

Descripción de la vacante

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Solicitor for the Public Law & Human Rights team in Bristol to handle Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters. You will manage a dedicated caseload and work on sensitive cases with experienced specialists across the national team.

The role requires NQ-4 PQE and experience in Court of Protection Health & Welfare, with a solid understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty issues. Strong advocacy and communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ-4 PQE
• Experience in Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty issues
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and support networks
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with empathy and professionalism
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills

Responsabilidades

• Managing and supporting a dedicated caseload of Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters
• Section 21A challenges to deprivation of liberty
• Best interests applications relating to residence, care, contact and medical treatment
• Capacity disputes
• Safeguarding and risk related matters
• Supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs

Conocimientos

NQ-4 PQE

Court of Protection

Mental Capacity Act

Advocacy

Vulnerable adults

Communication skills

Relationship building

Descripción del empleo

Solicitor - Public Law & Human Rights (Court of Protection - Health & Welfare) - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Public Law & Human Rights team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, meaningful and high impact Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters within a nationally recognised practice.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and supporting a dedicated caseload of Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters, including:

• Section 21A challenges to deprivation of liberty
• Best interests applications relating to residence, care, contact and medical treatment
• Capacity disputes
• Safeguarding and risk related matters
• Supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs

You will work closely with experienced specialists across the national Public Law & Human Rights team, advising vulnerable individuals and their families through sensitive and often life changing circumstances. This role offers exposure to high quality work, strong supervision and excellent opportunities to develop advocacy skills.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• NQ-4 years' PQE
• Experience in Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty issues
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and support networks
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with empathy and professionalism
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills

Applications are welcomed from individuals passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable people and committed to delivering compassionate, high quality client care.

Benefits

The firm offers:

• 25-28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Annual pay and bonus review processes
• Health and wellbeing support including Westfield Health and Digital GP access
• Competitive pension arrangements
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits
• Wide range of wellbeing initiatives and inclusion networks
• Hybrid working arrangements

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*