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:
Contact Phone:
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