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Court of Protection Solicitor

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Charterhouse Square, United Kingdom Law Staff Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Court of Protection Solicitor to join our team at Law Staff Ltd. As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will be responsible for handling a range of complex legal cases, including 21A Deprivation of Liberty challenges and s.16 proceedings.

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.