Mental Health Solicitor
- Recruiter
- G2 Legal Limited
- Location
- Plymouth
- Salary
- Excellent
- Posted
- 13 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2016
- Ref
- 120314-pn
- Contact
- Paul Norman
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Healthcare, Mental Health
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Mental Health Solicitor - Plymouth - Devon
Unusual and rare opportunity for a mental health solicitor to join this established firm in Devon.
You will be an experienced mental health lawyer ideally with at least 5-6 years experience.
You will oversee this firms legal aid contract for mental health work. Essentially you will be working autonomously with the freedom to make your own decisions.
There is plenty of work available and your experience should include:
- Advising and assisting nearest relatives on their powers under the Mental Health Act
- Advising and assisting clients detained in hospital
- Representing clients at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers’ Hearings
- Attending CPA meetings
Candidates looking for future partnership opportunities are encouraged to apply, as are those at a more junior stage of their career, but already with mental health experience.
Apply by clicking on "apply now" or call Paul Norman
Relocators with ties to the South West region will be considered.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Mental Health Solicitor - Plymouth - Devon