Solicitor
Skills
ArbitrationCivil LitigationContract LawConveyancingCorporate LawCourt Of ProtectionImmigration Law
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 0-3 years PQE in mental capacity welfare work
- Clean valid Practising Certificate at time of applying
- Working knowledge of Legal Aid and CCMS desirable
- Good knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and practice appropriate to PQE
- Excellent IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage caseloads meet deadlines and stay organised
- Strong attention to detail and accurate case records
- Ability to work collaboratively and build client relationships
Nice to have
- Proactive
- Organised
- Detail-focused
- Collaborative
- Client-facing
Day to day
- Conduct all aspects of Court of Protection case work focusing on health and welfare matters.
- Handle deprivation of liberty challenges and s16 MCA 2005 applications with accuracy and care.
- Manage your own caseload coordinate paralegals and maintain strong file management and time recording.
