Mind (Stratford, London or Cardiff) – Legal Officer

Mind have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

The legal team at Mind is at the forefront of challenging the injustices that people with mental health problems face in England in Wales. We are seeking law graduates (or equivalent) to join us in pursuing our priority areas as a Legal Assistant in supporting the mental health of young people, poverty and exclusion and challenging racism in the mental health system.

Our work is varied from conducting strategic litigation, parliamentary interventions, preparing information products and overseeing our legal helpline. We also intend to enter the Covid 19 Inquiry. You will support the lawyers in the team with this work.

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Salary: Salary £28,661 – £34,285 (+ Location Weighting)

Expires: 06/03/2023 23:59

You can find the job advertisement here: https://mind.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/150305?aisId=3&WSID=265

You can find the job application link here: https://mind.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/150305?aisId=3&WSID=265&src=3