Lawstop (London) – Mental Health/Court of Protection Solicitor
Salary: starting from £35,000
No closing date
Lawstop is recruiting a Mental Health solicitor, ideally with knowledge and/or experience of mental capacity and Court of Protection. The ideal candidate would have the following skills and competencies:
Essential
- Meet the LAA supervisor requirements for the Mental Health legal aid contract
- Have knowledge and experience across a range of MH casework, including tribunal representation
- Have knowledge and experience of issues arising from s.117 aftercare
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to create and implement team-wide processes, procedures and precedents that are compliant with our various obligations
- Able to self-supervise
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of mental capacity and Court of Protection proceedings, including running own caseload independently
- Experience supervising other team members
- Relevant professional contacts and ability to bring in own cases
- Able to write and deliver training on mental health and mental capacity law issues both within the team and across other teams within Lawstop
Firm Profile
Lawstop is a specialist firm of solicitors with offices in London, Brighton, Cornwall, Somerset Nottingham, Cambridge, Sandwell, Hull and Leicestershire
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Lawstop where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Lawstop on our website.
Equal Opportunities
Lawstop is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.
During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.
How to apply: please provide CV and covering letter to Mary Bennett at maryb@lawstop.co.uk