Mental Health Solicitor

This firm is a leader in electoral, parliamentary and government law. The firm is at the forefront of representing the interests of incapacitated vulnerable adults, young people and those with mental health issues, as well as unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors. The firm acts for one of the major political parties and has a breadth of expertise. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and are known for their heavyweight civil justice expertise. They now stand at 40 members of staff out of their City of London base. Culturally, they are dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive and house an excellent calibre of Lawyer.

The firm is seeking a Senior Mental Health Solicitor to join their City of London office.

This will be an interesting role where you will deal with a varied caseload where you will deal with a broad caseload of Mental Health work. You will represent patients at the Tribunal in both civil and forensic cases under the Mental Health Act. You will also deal with; Aftercare provisions, Hospital reviews, Consent to treatment, Community treatment orders, Guardianship, Human rights act issues and Judicial review. The firm has a strong name within Mental Health

• You will be a Mental Health Solicitor with at least four years PQE
• If you are on the Mental Health Panel this will be to advantage, if you are not the firm will support you in obtaining this accreditation
• You should have good technical knowledge and have an eye for detail
• This role comes with excellent prospects for progression
• Salary is negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mental Health Solicitor to join this highly regarded, niche, legal 500 firm.

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