Job Description

Goodey Aziz is a practice specialising in all areas of mental health law. We are seeking a Mental Health Solicitor and paralegal to join our team in our Cambridge office assisting with cases also in the regions of Norfolk & Suffolk.

We are a modern practice therefore we offer a hybrid work model and a rewarding bonus scheme based on performance.

We are interested to hear from candidates who have experience in mental health matters, representing patients detained in Hospital under civil and forensic sections. Experience in advocacy before the First-tier tribunal is desirable.

The successful candidate is to have an in-depth knowledge of public funding in mental health cases and experience in managing complex cases.

Salary negotiable and will be based on experience and PQE.

We offer 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).

The candidate must hold a current Practicing Certificate if a solicitor and be a member of the Law Society Mental Health Accreditation scheme. The candidate may be a Legal Aid Supervisor or willing to work towards obtaining supervisor status.

We are open to hear from candidates who are working towards being panel accredited.

Skills:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in the field of mental health

- Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all skills required for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Location:

Cambridge (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

50% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge