Mental Health & Court of Protection Paralegal/Trainee London N4
Relaxed niche firm doing predominantly publicly funded mental health, capacity and related work are looking for someone equipped to take on casework and responsibility on a full or nearly full time basis. This role would suit some someone with a good academic background and an interest this important and interesting area of practice. The firm would invest in your training and progression (including working towards membership of the Law Society's Mental Capacity Accreditation Panel).
Key requirements are:
· An interest in / aptitude for advocacy (of all types and levels)
· The ability to produce clear, well written and persuasive written communications
· Good problem solving skills
· The capacity to quickly develop a confident grasp of relevant law and guidance
· A flexible and questioning outlook.
Previous experience or knowledge of social care and human rights law or advocacy would be an advantage
The position would suit a law graduate (or someone with a law conversion) working towards qualification as a solicitor or barrister.
The firm is rated by the legal aid agency as category 1 (excellent) in mental health law and has a wealth of experience in this and related fields and is able to provide good training and support together with a reasonable life/work balance.
Please send a covering e-mail briefly explaining why you are interested in the role together with a CV to [email protected]. As part of your covering e-mail (or separately) please describe in no more than 200 words how you might use the ECHR in respect to an imaginary scenario related to the firm’s work. Closing deadline Friday 4 September 2026. Promising candidates may be contacted for a preliminary telephone discussion
Pay: From £25,642.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
