Court of Protection solicitor

2 days ago

London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

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: (url removed)
Contact Phone: (phone number removed) 

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Job Info

Job Title:

Court of Protection solicitor

Company:

CV-Library

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Sector:

Legal

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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