Mental Health Solicitor – Consultant or Employee
Location: England (remote working with travel to hospitals)
Salary (Employee): Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Consultant Fee Split: 70:30
Start Date: ASAP
AJS Law LLP is continuing to grow, and we are looking to welcome additional Mental Health Accredited Solicitors to our team.
We are open to applications for both employed and consultant positions. Employees can be based almost anywhere in England, working remotely, while consultants would ideally be located in areas where we do not currently have a presence, as part of our ongoing and organic expansion.
About Us
AJS Law LLP is a specialist mental health practice built on the principles of high-quality representation, collaboration, and genuine client care. Our firm has grown steadily through trusted professional relationships and shared values.
Every solicitor in the firm is accredited and experienced, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, flexible, and collaborative working environment where people can thrive.
About the Role
We are seeking Mental Health Accredited Solicitors who are:
- Experienced in representing detained clients under the Mental Health Act
- Confident managing their own caseload
- Skilled in Tribunal advocacy, Hospital Managers’ hearings, CPA meetings and aftercare matters
- Able to travel independently to hospitals (own transport or dependable public transport is essential)
Successful candidates will represent both civil and forensic patients, working closely with clinical teams, hospital services, and client families.
Employee Option
Employees will work remotely from home, with access to administrative and systems support. The role offers a high degree of freedom and autonomy, allowing you to manage your own day-to-day work while being supported by the wider firm.
We offer:
- Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience
- Supervisor status is desirable and will be expected to be obtained, with our support, early in employment
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- A positive, understanding, and collaborative working culture
Consultant Option
For those who prefer flexible, self-employed work, we offer:
- A 70:30 fee split
- Freedom to manage your own caseload and diary
- Integration into a collaborative team of specialist mental health solicitors
We particularly welcome consultants based in regions where we do not yet have a presence.
Who We’re Looking For
We hope to hear from solicitors who are:
- Client-focused
- Reliable and proactive
- Supportive and collaborative
- Compassionate, especially when working with vulnerable individuals
- Committed to maintaining high professional standards
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering email to s.langley@ajs-law.co.uk.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
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