Mental Health Accredited Panel Member – Cambridgeshire
We are seeking an enthusiastic Law Society Accredited Mental Health Advocate to expand our team of experts.
The successful candidate should be around 2+ years PQE or similar qualification. They will need to be a mental health accredited panel member with experience of representing patients at Tribunal and Managers Hearings.
There will be a broad range of opportunities to represent patients who are both subject to Civil detention and restricted patients.
The successful candidate will need to possess a driving license, transport, and a strong commitment to delivering top-notch legal advice and representation.
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a firm who has a progressive and proactive approach to training and career progression and a friendly yet professional working environment.
How do I apply?
To apply for this exciting opportunity to join the team at Hunt & Coombs, please email a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Tracey Caple at hr@hcsolicitors.co.uk.
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
The Mental Health team at Otten Penna is highly respected for its quality representation in the North West.
We are actively seeking to recruit a Mental Health Fee Earner either Accredited already or working towards Accreditation.
Candidates need to be forward thinking individuals who wish to develop their experience in this area of law to provide specialist advice, assistance and representation in relation to all aspects of Mental Health Law
You will be joining an experienced, forward thinking and friendly team with a supportive working environment with excellent career opportunities.
Mental Health Case Worker – Full time
To represent clients detained in hospital and in the community.
The role will involve all aspects of mental health tribunals, hospital manager’s hearings and CPA meetings, ensuring that files are run in accordance with the LAA requirements
Membership of the Mental Health panel/ working towards accreditation.
Possess a full driving licence
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Inclusion to the firms Health and Wellbeing Scheme and Pension.
Please email your CV with a covering letter to caz.shaw@ottenpenna.co.uk
We are expanding and are looking for people to join our growing team.
We are looking for 2 Mental Health Solicitors or Consultants – One to work out of our Cardiff office and one to work out of our Essex Office.
The role involves representing patients detained under both civil and forensic sections of the Mental Health Act and therefore it is essential that you have;
Law Society Mental Health Accreditation
Willingness to travel to various hospitals, as well as your own car.
These are full time positions working 35 hours per week. We recognise the need for flexibility and are happy to discuss how these hours can be worked flexibly to suit the candidate and also welcome hybrid working.
On an employed basis we offer a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience.
If a consultancy basis is more for you then we offer a generous 70/30 split on all cases covered.
The firm also offers 25 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), Birthday leave and a bonus scheme for employees.
We are also looking for 2 Paralegals/Caseworkers – One to assist our Mental Health Consultant in our Gloucester office, and one to assist in our Essex office, as well as solicitors in other offices where needed.
We are happy to consider both full and part time applications.
The role would suit someone who has the ambition to achieve Law Society Mental Health Accreditation.
As with all other roles in the firm, we are open to flexible and hybrid working.
The salary for this role is up to £25,000 per annum pro rata dependent on experience. If you would like to become part of the team pleas send a CV to sholloway@slhlaw.co.uk
Biscoes Solicitors is a well-established law firm with multiple offices across the South Coast of England. The firm are committed to providing a friendly, personalised, and approachable service to all their clients.
Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Mental Health Accredited Panel Member to join our busy Mental Health and Capacity Department. Whilst our Legal Aid contract runs from our Portsmouth office, the team predominately work remotely, and employees are set up with the equipment needed to do this effectively.
Working in a small but expanding team, and reporting to the Head of Department, you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance to a range of clients.
We seek someone who has a passion for representing vulnerable individuals and who will take an individualistic approach to each case they run. Applicants should have fantastic communication skills with an enthusiasm to help grow a fast-paced department. Applicants show have demonstrable experience in running cases from start to finish, advocacy skills and an understanding of public funding.
As the Mental Health team are located in the Southeast of England, we are looking for someone who is able to provide commitment to representing individuals located in this area, and beyond.
Qualifications & Experience
Membership of the Law Society Mental Health Accreditation Scheme is essential.
Full UK driving license with access to own vehicle is essential.
Experience of managing your own caseload.
Experience of Mental Health work, including conducting own advocacy in Mental Health Tribunal Hearings.
A solid understanding of the Legal Aid Contract requirements.
The ability to maintain excellent client relationships and work with the department to enhance the teams current offering, including participating in business development activities.
Experience in Mental Capacity law is desirable but not essential.
Supervisor status is desirable but not essential.
Job Type
We are willing to discuss both consultancy fee-share arrangements and permanent employment.
Working Hours
Biscoes is open 9am to 5.15pm Monday – Friday.
We are open to applications from individuals looking to work part-time.
Benefits for Employees
A competitive salary dependent on experience
A self-managed flexible time off leave policy
Remote/home working
Opportunities for growth, training and development
A healthcare cash back scheme to which you can claim back the costs of routine prescriptions, optical and dental expenses
Contributary pension scheme (4% each)
Referral incentives
Employee Assistance Programme
Membership to a discount website for a host of supermarkets and high street retailers, English Heritage access and much more
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please email HR@biscoes-law.co.uk with your CV and a covering letter.
We are currently looking for an experienced Mental Health Solicitor/Panel Member to join our team.
Ben Hoare Bell LLP is a well-established legal practice operating from three offices in Sunderland, Newcastle and Gateshead. The firm has 9 Partners.
The firm has a strong ethical base and wishes to remain committed to operating within the publicly funded area of legal work, offering a high-quality service to people regardless of means.
The Mental Health/Court of Protection Department currently employs 3 solicitors, 2 trainee solicitors and 1 secretary. The department currently holds a Legal Aid contract to cover the North.
Although this post is likely to be based in Byker the post holder is expected to work from any office used by Ben Hoare Bell LLP.
Necessary Qualifications:
Qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX (essential).
Current full driving licence with access to own car (essential).
Membership of the Law Society Mental Health accreditation scheme (essential).
Experience
Experience of Mental Health work (essential).
Experience of Mental Capacity work (desirable). Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 would be of assistance but is not essential. There will be opportunities to gain experience in Mental Capacity Law, if not already acquired.
Involvement in administration and management (desirable).
Work with community or NfP organisations (desirable).
Marketing experience (desirable).
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday- Friday.
We would be open to applications from individuals looking for to work part-time.
Benefits
26 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees).
Additional holiday entitlement of up to 5 days awarded for continued service.
Birthday Leave entitlement
Training and development for all employees including paying for, and supporting through relevant accreditations/reaccreditations.
Weekly fruit provided for all as well as coffee/tea/milk
Flexibility for home working for solicitors
Team Building days and social events
Pension Scheme
Maternity pay for employees with two years continuous service (10 weeks at full pay and 16 weeks at half pay).
Paternity pay for employees with 26 weeks continuous service (2 weeks) and shared parental pay.
How to apply?
If you are interested in applying please email applicants@benhoarebell.co.uk with your CV and covering letter. The deadline for applications is 29 February 2024.
Star Legal solicitors are seeking to recruit 2 solicitors and/or experienced case workers to join a strong reputable team within the West Midlands.
A Mental Health Solicitor or case worker who is Panel Accredited. Supervisor status is desirable but not essential
A Health and Welfare Court of Protection solicitor or case worker, with experience of Court of Protection cases and knowledge and experience of legal aid regulations. Accredited Legal Representative/Mental Capacity Panel accreditation is desirable but not essential
We seek someone who has a keen commitment to representation of vulnerable individuals, has excellent communications skills, is adaptable and has an enthusiasm to help grow and develop a thriving and fast paced department. Experience of managing your own case load is required.
We have a strong team working ethos and you will receive support from a confident and knowledgeable administration team including secretarial, paralegal and billing support.
Driving licence and access to a car is essential
Salary is negotiable dependant upon qualification and experience
Benefits include:
Free Parking
Bonus Scheme
Opportunities for growth, training and development
For further details or information on how to apply, please contact Kirstine McFarlane on 01922 646400 or Kirstine.McFarlane@star-legal.co.uk.
Are you interested in joining our mental health team as a self-employed consultant? If so, please get in touch, as we are looking to recruit lawyers to expand our highly successful mental health department.
Successful applicants will be expected to develop and manage their own caseload dealing with all aspects of mental health law but primarily focused on patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. A large part of the work will therefore involve representation at Mental Health Tribunals.
We are looking for applicants who are already members of the Law Society Mental Health Accreditation scheme and who are keen to develop a caseload in the Somerset/Devon areas.
You should be able to demonstrate commitment to legal aid work, to working in the south-west, and to providing the highest-quality service to the firm’s clients.
Whilst we can offer a very competitive salary to candidates who wish to join us as employees, we are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who are interested in working for us as self-employed consultants.
If you are interested in the role, please send CV and covering email to Michael Butler at mpb@butler-solicitors.co.uk. Please also email Michael if you would like to discuss things further before deciding whether to apply.
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