Mental Health Solicitor

Job Description Mental Health Solicitor Location: East London Salary: £42,000–£50,000 DOE An established East London practice is seeking an accredited Mental Health Solicitor to join its Community Law team. You will work alongside lawyers specialising across mental health, housing, debt and community care, representing clients whose cases require both technical ability and a very human approach.

What’s in it for you? A proposed salary of £42,000–£50,000, depending on experience Meaningful advocacy and client-facing work A well-established multidisciplinary Community Law team A supportive working environment A firm with a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion The opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients and professional contacts A Stratford-based position with excellent transport connections The role You will manage a caseload of mental health matters, provide clear and practical advice and undertake advocacy where required.

The position will involve: Advising and representing clients in mental health proceedings Conducting advocacy Managing cases independently and efficiently Working sensitively with vulnerable clients Maintaining strong client and professional relationships Collaborating with colleagues across complementary social welfare disciplines You You must have: At least three years’ PQE, or equivalent experience Law Society Mental Health Accreditation Previous advocacy experience Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to build trust with clients An organised, flexible and compassionate approach This will suit a solicitor who wants responsibility and intellectually engaging work but also wants their caseload to have a visible impact beyond the billable hour.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact: Charlie Raffan, G2 Legal #INDCATS

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