Mental Health Solicitor

Location
Plymouth
Salary
Excellent
Posted
17 Jan 2017
Closes
14 Feb 2017
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 years post qualified 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.  

It is essential you are already a qualified solicitor with mental health panel membership. 

There is plenty of work available and your experience should include:

 

  • Advising and assisting nearest relatives on their powers under the Mental Health Act
  • Representing clients at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers’ Hearings
  • Advising and assisting clients detained in hospital 
  • 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 and on the mental health panel.  
 
 
Salary negotiable depending on experience. 
 
Mental Health Solicitor - Plymouth - Devon