Solicitor

Skills
ArbitrationCivil LitigationContract LawConveyancingCorporate LawCourt Of ProtectionImmigration Law
Role

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.