Court of Protection Paralegal (Mental Health)

Location
England, Essex, Colchester
Salary
£18000 - £25000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted
06 Oct 2017
Closes
20 Oct 2017
Ref
BBBH1402
Contact
Nick Waters
Job Title
Paralegal
Practice Area
Mental Health
PQE Level
NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This firm has a rich heritage dating back over 90 years. This firm are one of the most highly regarded in Essex, they have a friendly, family-feel culture where most staff have been at the practice for over 10 years, for this reason they rarely recruit. You will find they can offer a great platform for progression.

The firm is seeking a Court of Protection Paralegal (Mental Health) to join their Essex 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 Paralegal
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • 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 Paralegal to join this highly regarded, niche, firm.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation