Associate Solicitor – Public Law & Human Rights

Associate Solicitor focuses on managing a varied caseload of court of protection and public law matters.

What the role involves

• Managing a varied caseload of Court of Protection and public law matters.
• Advise on health and welfare issues under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Draft legal documents, including applications and supporting statements.
• Advise on community care matters such as care needs assessments.
• Care plans, and funding disputes (including NHS Continuing Healthcare) as well as discharge and transition planning.
• Supporting with complaints and challenges to public bodies, including the Local Government Ombudsman.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant legal, paralegal, conveyancing, casework, or administrative experience may be useful.

Confirmed role details

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

Candidate fit

• professional judgement, legal knowledge, client communication, and careful file management