Author: Sabrina Delelis

Mental Health Panel Member – Midlands 

About Us

Welford Solicitors is a well-established and respected law firm with a strong reputation in Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law. We are committed to providing high-quality legal representation to some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. Our team is known for its supportive culture, professional excellence, and dedication to client care.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Mental Health Panel Member to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible and rewarding working environment.

The Role

You will primarily be responsible for representing clients at Mental Health Tribunals across the Midlands and further afield. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, with the option to work from home and manage your own caseload. You will be supported by a team of experienced colleagues, paralegals, and administrative staff, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing clients detained under the Mental Health Act at Tribunal hearings
• Advising clients on their legal rights and options
• Preparing legal documents and case files
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements
• Contributing to the development and growth of the department

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to Mental Health Law, client care and advocacy.

• Current membership of the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme
• Experience in representing clients at Mental Health Tribunals
• Strong understanding of the Legal Aid Contract and its requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to business development
• Interest in mentoring junior staff and contributing to training
• Experience with case management systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000, based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Access to administrative, billing, and paralegal support
• A firm culture that values well-being, work-life balance, and personal growth

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to ranjit@welfordsolicitors.co.uk

For a confidential discussion about the role, feel free to contact Ranjit or Rakesh on 0116 274 5252.

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Court of Protection Solicitor (Health and Welfare)

We are looking for two experienced solicitors (preferably a minimum of 3 years PQE) to join our Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) team.

Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@gnlaw.co.uk – applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

About GN Law

GN Law is an independent law firm with a committed team of solicitors, paralegals and support staff. We represent clients locally in North London, and more widely across London and England.

Our specialist areas of law include:

● Court of Protection – safeguarding the rights and interests of vulnerable individuals

● Mental Health – supporting and representing patients detained under the Mental Health Act

● Claims Against Police & Public Authorities – challenging misconduct and abuses of power

● Wills, Trusts & Probate – helping clients plan for their future and the future of their families

● Family – supporting families through divorce, financial matters and children cases

About the Role:

We are looking for two experienced solicitors (preferably a minimum of 3 years PQE) to join our Court of Protection team. We primarily represent P in welfare cases, most frequently instructed on P’s behalf by the Official Solicitor, and we also represent family members in the Court of Protection.

We are looking for applicants who are conscientious, driven, organised, and work well in a team, and who have experience of supervising others. Experience of mental capacity matters, best interests and welfare issues in the Court of Protection is essential. Experience of conducting complex s.16 cases is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious and dedicated to working within this field of work. We are looking for someone with the potential to progress within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression for the right candidate to build their own profile, to work alongside colleagues listed in Chambers & Partners, and to develop an interesting and varied caseload, whilst supervising and assisting in the development of junior members of the team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing your own Court of Protection caseload with appropriate support from senior solicitors

• Acting for P in welfare proceedings, frequently on instruction from the Official Solicitor

• Representing family members in Court of Protection matters

• Advising on mental capacity, best interests, and welfare issues

• Conducting and progressing Court of Protection applications, including complex matters

• Drafting high-quality applications, statements, position statements, orders and other court documents

• Attending hearings and conferences (in person and remotely)

• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior members of the team

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, experts, counsel, and external stakeholders

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in Court of Protection welfare work

• Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated case law

• Experience advising on capacity issues, best interests decisions, and welfare disputes

• Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively and meet court deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence in drafting complex legal documents and court applications

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and professionals

• Competent use of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Essential

• Valid right to work in the UK

• A current practising certificate

• Ideally a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

• Demonstrable experience in Court of Protection welfare and mental capacity matters

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior colleagues

• A conscientious, organised, and team-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience conducting complex section 16 cases as well as s.21A cases

• Experience working on matters instructed by the Official Solicitor

• ALR accreditation

• Ambition to progress within the firm and develop a specialist Court of Protection profile

Employment Terms:

Responsible to: The Directors

Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience+ entry to quarterly bonus scheme

Pension: Enrolment into GN Law’s pension scheme

Contract: Permanent, subject to 6-month probation

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Base: GN Law office, Lodge Lane, North Finchley (hybrid-working available)

Annual leave: 25 days (plus public holidays)

Maternity/shared parental leave: Enhanced package available

Notice period: 3 months following probation

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a team of enthusiastic and supportive individuals who enjoy and excel at what they do
• The opportunity to be involved in fun and charitable events to improve access to justice for all. For example, we support the Great Legal Bake and the London Legal Walk
• Excellent internal training and support to access external training
• Support and guidance to obtain the Law Society’s Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation and to obtain rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave
• An employee assistance programme delivered by Health Assured, an award-winning wellbeing provider
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance after 2 years of employment
• Enhanced maternity/parental leave package
• A cycle-to-work scheme
• Quarterly and annual bonus scheme

Application Process

• Please send your CV and cover letter to hr@gnlaw.co.uk (Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.)
• You must demonstrate how you meet all essential criteria.
• Applicants are encouraged to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via our Careers page. This is not used in the selection process.
• Two-stage interview process: online then in-office
• References requested only after a provisional offer is made.
• Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email.

Deadline: 30 April 2026

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Lawyer (Inquiries & Investigation Team)

Grade B – £42,044 (National) or £47,900 (London – for London office-based or home-based workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. The role also includes a £3,000 recruitment and retention allowance per annum.

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed-Term or Secondment Opportunity

Contracted Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Location: Home-based

Closing date: Thursday 2 April 2026 at 11.59pm

Make a difference

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Inquiries and Investigations that gives you a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As a Lawyer, you’ll help us give clear, trusted legal guidance that supports CQC in delivering our responsibilities to Public Inquiries and Independent Investigations.

Picture this

You’ll be part of a team working on issues that matter to people across the country, offering legal insight that shapes how we respond to independent inquiries. Each day brings new challenges and the chance to solve problems that make a real difference.

As a Lawyer in the Inquiries and Investigations team, you might get the chance to work on:

– Supporting CQC’s response to a major public inquiry by advising teams on the legal risks and ensuring the right evidence is shared safely and lawfully.
– Leading complex casework that shapes new policies or improves how CQC approaches independent investigations

The role

You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

– Provide clear legal advice: Offer accurate, accessible legal guidance across CQC, helping teams understand risks and make informed decisions.
– Support colleagues to grow: Coach and guide Legal Officers, Trainees and Paralegals so they can develop their skills and deliver great work.
– Lead complex legal work: Manage challenging casework and contribute to policy development, working with Public Inquiry Managers, Legal Managers and Senior Lawyers to meet directorate goals.

Show us

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

– Qualified legal professional: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive eligible to practise in England and Wales, with relevant post‑qualification experience or substantial pre‑qualification experience in a regulatory or health and social care setting.
– Experience managing legal casework: You can handle a varied caseload, give clear legal advice, and explain complex issues in a way that others can understand.
– Ability to assess risk and support others: You can analyse legal risks in a fast‑moving environment, adjust priorities when needed, and help colleagues develop their skills.

Apply today to join a workplace where your impact is felt every day.

Compliance

Note for internal candidates:

This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying.

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without a valid right to work, you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps

If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description via the apply button.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role, contact – Lorraine Reed, Public Inquiries Manager; Lorraine.Reed@cqc.org.uk. For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk.

The Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

– Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
– Training and development opportunities.
– Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
– NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
– Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity for all

We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.

We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact recruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role, these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.

We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.

We welcome applications from everyone, and colleagues can find support and community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

– Age
– Sex
– Gender identity or expression
– Sexual orientation
– Religion or belief
– Ethnicity
– Disability

Values and vision

We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.

– Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
– Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
– Integrity – doing the right thing.
– Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.

We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI

AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

– AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.
– Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
– Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember, we want to hear about your skills and experience.
– Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.

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Lawyer (Legal Health Team)

Grade B – £42,044 (National) or £47,900 (London – for London office-based or home-based workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home. Please note for part-time roles – this will be pro rata. The role also includes a £3,000 recruitment and retention allowance per annum.

Contracted Hours: x1 Full-time, 37 hours per week and x1 Part-time, 22.2 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday).

Contract Type: Permanent.

Location: We offer home‑based, office‑based and hybrid working options. Hybrid working includes two home‑working days each week. Our office locations are London, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham and Bristol.

Please note that within the Legal Team, we do not currently have any team members based in the Nottingham, Leeds or Bristol offices. Candidates choosing to work from either of these locations would therefore be the only legal representative based there.

Closing Date: Monday 30 March 2026 at 11.59pm.

Potential Interview Dates: Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 April 2026 via MS Teams.

Make a difference

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Legal Services that gives you real purpose, then you’ve found it. As a Lawyer in the Legal Health Team, you’ll help make sure CQC’s decisions are fair, lawful, and protect people who use health and care services.

Post 1 – Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week):

This role is full-time, working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Due to existing flexible arrangements within the team and business needs, the successful candidate will be required to work across all five days.

Post 2 – Part-time (22.2 hours per week):

This role is part-time, working Wednesday to Friday (three full days per week). This post forms the second half of a full-time role and operates as a job-share, with one overlapping day.

Picture this

You’re the first point of call when colleagues need clear legal guidance. You help them understand risks early and choose the right path, so decisions are safe and robust.

As a Lawyer in Legal Services, you might get the chance to work on:

– A piece of complex casework where you help shape important legal arguments that support CQC’s work to keep people safe.
– Providing advice on CQC health-related projects, for example, mental health or equity and rights.

The role

You’ll work closely with others to deliver shared outcomes. In this role, you’ll:

– Provide legal advice: Offer clear, practical legal support across CQC and help colleagues understand risks, responsibilities, and the legal framework they work within.
– Support legal casework and policy: Work on complex cases, contribute to policy development, and handle contentious matters with guidance from Senior Lawyers and Legal Managers.
– Support and develop colleagues: Coach and guide Trainees and Paralegals, helping them learn and supporting the wider team’s goals.

Show us

We will be looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

– Experience delivering legal advice: You are a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX professional with either two years’ post‑qualification experience or strong, proven experience advising on legal matters in health or social care regulation.
– Experience managing your own legal workload: You can show that you have handled varied casework, assessed risks in fast‑moving situations, and presented complex legal information in a clear and accessible way.
– Established history of managing caseloads: You have experience advising on legal matters and managing enforcement activity as part of your legal role.

Join us and help CQC shape the future of health and care.

Compliance

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without a valid right to work, you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps

If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role, contact Marianne Pitteway, Senior Lawyer at Marianne.Pitteway@cqc.org.uk. For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk.

The Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

– Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually eight days per year).
– Training and development opportunities.
– Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
– NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
– Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for two years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity for all

We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.

We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact recruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for an interview or within your role, these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.

We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.

We welcome applications from everyone, and colleagues can find support and community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

– Age
– Sex
– Gender identity or expression
– Sexual orientation
– Religion or belief
– Ethnicity
– Disability

Values and vision

We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.

Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity – doing the right thing.
Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.

We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI

AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

– AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.
– Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
– Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember, we want to hear about your skills and experience.
– Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.

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Court of Protection Fee Earner (Health & Welfare) – Mental Health Panel Member
Hybrid Working | Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive / Above Market + Bonus

HAB Law is an award-winning and rapidly growing law firm specialising in Court of Protection, Health and Welfare matters. Due to continued expansion and increasing demand, we are seeking a Court of Protection Fee Earner (Health & Welfare) who is also a Mental Health Panel Member to join our specialist team.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake meaningful and complex legal work while developing your career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

The Role

You will join a highly regarded Court of Protection team and manage your own varied caseload of Health & Welfare matters, including complex cases involving vulnerable individuals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) caseload
• Applications under s.16 and s.21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Acting in Legal Aid funded matters, including use of CCMS
• Liaising with the Official Solicitor and other professionals
• Drafting applications, witness statements and court documentation
• Representing clients and providing clear legal advice
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to the continued growth of the department

About You

We are looking for a solicitor, legal executive or paralegal who is passionate about Court of Protection work and committed to achieving the best outcomes for vulnerable clients.

You will ideally have:

• Mental Health Panel Membership
• Experience in Court of Protection – Health & Welfare work
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Experience managing your own caseload
• Legal Aid and CCMS experience (preferred)
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and client care skills
• A compassionate, professional and proactive approach
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

If candidates do not meet the ideal criteria above, we are still interested in hearing from you as training will be provided on Health & Welfare work.

What We Offer

• Above-market salary with an attractive bonus structure
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression and leadership opportunities
• High-quality specialist Court of Protection work
• A supportive, inclusive and ambitious team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development

Benefits

• Company pension
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Flexible and work-from-home options

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Panel fee earner specialising in Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) to join a growing specialist firm where your work will make a real difference.

If you are interested or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch with sangita@hablaw.co.uk

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1. Mental health solicitor

London & South west

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our specialist Mental Health team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to mental health law and delivering outstanding client care.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload and preparing files for billing prior to submission to our dedicated billing department. General administrative duties will also form part of the role.

We have vacancies available in both our London and Bristol offices. While local candidates are preferred, we are open to considering strong applicants based outside these areas. Hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Requirements:

Membership of the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme – Essential

Full UK driving licence – Desirable

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Competitive salary depending on experience.

Please apply with CV to info@abbottsmartin.com

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Position 1: Head of Department – Court of Protection & Mental Health

Requirements:

• Mental Health and/or ALR accreditation.
• Substantial experience supervising Mental Health and Court of Protection (welfare) workload and ability to manage cases independently.

Salary: up to £70,000 inc bonus, dependent on PQE, experience and accreditations held. ALR accredited professionals will have an advantage. Full-time position.

Position 2: Associate Solicitor

Requirements:

• Mental Health or ALR accreditation.
• Ability to work independently on Court of Protection welfare cases

Salary: dependent on PQE, experience and accreditations held. Full-time position.

Position 3: Consultant Solicitor in Court of Protection / Mental Health

For those who prefer flexible, self-employed work, we offer:

• Up to 75:25 split

• Administrative support

Send your CV to Fernanda Stefani Araujo on hello@stefanisolicitors.com or call me for an informal chat on 07383 828368 about any of these positions.

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Experienced Mental Health Law Panel Accredited Solicitor – Full Time Fixed Term

Location: Manchester – M16

Salary: Highly Competitive, based on experience

PQE: Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Mental Health Law.

Start Date: April 2026

We are a small friendly law firm based in Manchester undertaking predominantly legal aid work in Mental Health, Criminal, Prison and Immigration Law.

We are looking for panel accredited Mental Health Law Solicitor to cover maternity leave for a period of 12 -18 months with the potential for a permanent position following this.

You will assist with the management of the firm’s Mental Health Law department and be responsible for managing a full caseload of predominantly Mental Health Tribunal matters. You will be representing clients at Tribunal hearings as well as attending Hospital Managers’ Hearings and CPA meetings. You will also be expected to maintain high standards of file management, client care and take an active role in the billing of files.

Membership of the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience managing a full caseload of mental health matters from start to conclusion, including representing clients at both civil and forensic Tribunal hearings
• Have exceptional file and time management skills
• Have comprehensive administrative skills with experience of using case management systems preferred
• Demonstrate high levels of client care
• Be able to work independently but also as part of a close-knit team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience with the potential for performance-based bonuses
• Inclusion in the firm’s pension scheme
• The opportunity for professional development through assisting in the management of the Mental Health department
• The possibility of a permanent contract following the fixed term dependent upon performance
• The role will allow for hybrid working

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter to Yasmin Aslam at fya@agicriminalsolicitors.co.uk and Sian Bradley at sb@agicriminalsolicitors.co.uk.  If you would like to have an informal chat before applying, please call 07760392721.

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Mental Health Accredited Panel Member

WMB Law is a highly experienced and approachable team of Solicitors seeking to recruit a Paralegal/Solicitor for our growing Mental Health Department. The candidate would need to have experience as a Paralegal and be Mental Health Panel Accredited.

We wish to recruit a candidate that is passionate about helping people and committed to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of individuals. They will be professional in knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health capacity act. Experience in representing clients under various sections before Tribunals and hospital managers hearings. The candidate will need to have excellent organisation and communication skills, a solid understanding of the Legal Aid contract requirements. A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle is essential.

• We are located in Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands.
• Midlands & East Procurement areas
• Working Hours: 8.45-5.00pm – Monday – Friday
• 24 days annual leave.
• Free car parking
• Salary competitive and depending on experience.

This is a full-time position, but we would consider part time working depending on the candidate. We offer training and support and have a friendly and relaxed team of staff and welcome any enquires.

Additional Information:

• The nature of this role consists of actively going out to visit clients/attending hearings and meetings as well as office-based working
• Will consider newly accredited and newly qualified candidates with relevant Mental Health and Mental Capacity experience

Please email your CV and a covering letter to Demelza Anderson at: Demelza.a@wmblaw.co.uk or call 01952 291100 for further information or a full job description.

We look forward to you joining our team and embarking on the next step in your legal career with WMB Law!

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Experienced Mental Health Law Solicitor or member/fellow of the Cilex – Full Time

Location: South-East London

Salary: Highly Competitive, based on experience

PQE: Minimum of 1-2 years’ PQE in Mental Health Law

Start Date: Immediate

Established in 2008, we are a small, fast-paced law firm based in South-East London. We are a Lexcel accredited practice with a strong legal aid franchise and a well-established reputation for stellar Family, Mental Health, Criminal, Community Care, Court of Protection, and Immigration Law work.

We are looking for a dedicated and capable Mental Health Law Solicitor or member/fellow of the CILEX to join our team.

You will assist with the management of the firm’s Mental Health Law department and will support the supervision, oversight, and training of the firm’s Mental Health team.

The role involves managing a Legal Aid caseload consisting primarily of Mental Health Tribunal proceedings, and ensuring high standards of compliance, billing, and client care.

Membership of the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme is required

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or member/fellow of the CILEX with a minimum of 1-2 years’ PQE in Mental Health Law
• Have strong and demonstrable experience in Mental Health Tribunal work
• Possess a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of Mental Health Law
• Be confident managing a full caseload independently from instruction to conclusion
• Have experience with supervising, mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Have a strong understanding of Legal Aid billing, compliance, and file management requirements
• Demonstrate excellent client care skills, including the ability to work sensitively with vulnerable clients
• Possess strong drafting, advocacy, and organisational skills
• Demonstrate strong IT proficiency, including the use of digital case management systems

What We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• The opportunity to assist in the management and development of the firm’s Mental Health Law department
• Regular advocacy opportunities in Mental Health Tribunal proceedings
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Highly Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus
• Inclusion in the firm’s pension scheme
• Permanent contract following completion of probationary period

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter to Melody Bond at info@calesolicitors.com

Deadline – 31 January 2026