Officials Solicitor’s Court of Protection
- Employer
- Ministry of Justice..
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £53,589 to £72,081
- Closing date
- 21 Sep 2016
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- Practice area
- Civil liberties and human rights, Commercial property, Family, Contentious property, Tax, Mental health, Conveyancing - commercial, Social care
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
Be at the forefront of legal developments that affect the most vulnerable.
The Office of the Official Solicitor to the Senior Courts (an Arms Length Body of the Ministry of Justice)
Officials Solicitor’s Court of Protection: Healthcare and Welfare team: Grade 7 Lawyer (2 posts)
Working as part of a team of lawyers and lay case managers, you will handle a fast-moving and substantial caseload, and deal with enquiries from the judiciary, solicitors, barristers, other professionals and members of the public. You will also have the chance to act as an advocate where necessary.
To succeed in this challenging role, you will need sound knowledge of one or more of community care law, health and social care law, mental health law, human rights law or family law. Experience in judicial review proceedings or medical ethics is preferable but not essential.
Official Solicitor’s Court of Protection: Property and Affairs team: Grade 7 Lawyer
This busy and varied role will see you conducting litigation on behalf of the client in the Court of Protection. You will take on the full range of Property and Affairs cases, as well as cases from other teams where required.
Keen to build on or develop your experience in advocacy, you will bring a proven track record in private client work including the drafting of wills, deeds and settlements. Knowledge of tax mitigation estate planning will also be vital.
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The roles demand a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Court of Protections Rules and practice. Intellectually confident and highly motivated with the ability to work to demanding court-led timetables, you will bring strong IT skills and powerful communication skills.
You will also be a member of Government Legal Services which is the principal provider of legal services to government. Join us, and you’ll have access to a unique legal environment on high quality, high profile projects. Our work is varied, intellectually demanding and, above all, rewarding.
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Company
The biggest asset of the Public Defender Service is our staff. Each office employs a strong team of experienced Accredited Police Station Representatives, Duty Solicitors and Solicitor Advocates to deal with criminal cases at all levels from motoring matters to murder. We take part in local duty solicitor rotas and appear regularly in local Magistrates and Crown Courts whilst also advising on benefit investigations, subject to the availability of legal aid. All members of our team are committed and dedicated to ensuring that all of our clients are treated fairly and supported through what can be a traumatic time. We work hard to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients and we are proud of the work we do, the people we help and the things we achieve.
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