Mental Health Solicitor

Clayton Legal

  • London
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
A busy and highly regarded Mental Health team is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Supervisor, or Chartered Legal Executive to join their department. This is a chance to grow with a fast-expanding team across England and Wales, with the potential to develop into an Area Management role, leading and shaping your own area.We are particularly interested in candidates with:
  • Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act
  • Experience in Mental Health law (dual practice in Mental Health and Court of Protection/Health & Welfare is a plus)
  • Previous management experience is desirable but not essential
Key Responsibilities
  • Meeting clients, taking instructions, and providing expert legal advice
  • Drafting tailored applications, documents, and letters
  • Negotiating with clients and other professionals
  • Conducting research and analysing case law
  • Representing clients in Tribunals with in-house advocacy
  • Supervising and delegating to trainees, paralegals, and legal secretaries
  • Ensuring top-level client care and maintaining high standards of file management
  • Keeping up to date with legal developments and undertaking CPD
Person Specification
  • Current Practicing Certificate
  • Member of the Law Society Mental Health Accreditation Scheme
  • Legal Aid Supervisor under the Mental Health Contract
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills
  • Strong organisation and time management
  • Able to work under pressure in high-stakes, sensitive cases
  • Confident, proactive, and able to build relationships with courts, care staff, counsel, and advocacy agencies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
What You Can Expect
  • Respectful, collaborative, and supportive culture
  • Transparent career progression
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities for business growth and new initiatives
  • Competitive salary with discretionary performance bonuses
  • Flexible working: hybrid, compressed 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, TOIL
  • Generous holiday: up to 30 days plus bank holidays, plus a paid celebration day
  • Option to buy or sell holiday, plus additional Christmas days
  • Private healthcare (with optional optical & dental upgrades)
  • Gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and fresh fruit in the office
  • Employee Assistance Programme covering physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
If you're ready to grow your career in Mental Health law, take on leadership responsibilities, and be part of a supportive, dynamic team, this role is an exciting opportunity.

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