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Court of Protection Solicitor required for our Client - Hybrid, offering a supportive work environment with a commitment to professional growth and equal opportunities and commitment to diversity.
Location: London, Brighton, Cornwall, Bristol. Crawley, Somerset, Nottingham, Liverpool and Cambridge (Will Consider Remote)
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.
Key Responsibilities of the Court of Protection Solicitor:
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 of the Court of Protection Solicitor:
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.Benefits:
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team
Supportive work environment with a commitment to professional growth
Equal opportunities and commitment to diversityIf you're a Court of Protection Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36884.
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