Mental Health Caseworker - London, United Kingdom - Abbotts Martin Solicitors

Abbotts Martin Solicitors

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Abbotts Martin Solicitors are a successful legal practice, that pride themselves on excellence. An opportunity has arisen for a mental health caseworker/paralegal to join our Mental Health team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who feels confident to handle their own case load from a relatively early stage.

You will be running files from start to finish and representing clients on 1:1 basis to assist you with managing your own case load, you will be provided with the necessary training, and you will be allocated a supervisor to assist you.

Duties

Meeting and interviewing clients to give advice on all aspects of their detention under the Mental Health Act.
Opening files/matters, undertaking initial opening procedures.
Managing varied and complex cases from beginning to end.
Advocating on your client's behalf at professionals' meetings, on the wards/at hospitals and during hearings.
Undertaking legal research and instructing experts where and required.
Taking telephone calls and dealing with referrals
Representing clients at Hospital Managers Hearings or First Tier Tribunal Hearings (when qualified).

Person specification
Although previous legal work experience is preferred, although not essential.

Accreditation the Law Society Mental Health Tribunal Panel is an advantage

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate

Salary:
£15,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits: