Lexcel accredited firm in Tyne and Wear seeks a dynamic Mental Health Lawyer/Fee Earner on a full-time, permanent basis. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilful lawyer/fee earner to join our client’s multi-accredited practice situated in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful applicant will utilise their expertise to handle a complex caseload of mental health matters. This role is open to both part-time and full-time applicants. Responsibilities • Appeals to Upper Tribunal • Capacity • Court of Protection matters • Deprivation of Liberty • Detention under the Mental Health Act • Hospital Managers' Hearings • Care programme approach meetings • Dealing with vulnerable clients The Candidate • Solicitors, legal executives and paralegals with a minimum of one year’s PQE • Paralegals who have undertaken a mental health elective as part of their LPC will also be considered • Technical expertise in mental health law is essential • Mental Health Panel membership as well as experience in mental capacity is desired • A full driving licence is required • Excel in communication and client care The Firm Our client is a multi-office practice, delivering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses both locally and further afield. Priding themselves on their ability to deliver high quality, cost-effective advice in a friendly and personable manner, they ensure exceptional client care at all times. With numerous accreditations including Lexcel and rankings within the Legal 500 directory, they have cemented their reputation as leaders in the market. Benefits • Generous holiday allowance • Pension scheme • Bonus scheme • Free fruit • Staff activities • Travel schemes Lawyer/Fee Earner – Mental Health For further details of this Mental Health Lawyer/Fee Earner vacancy, please contact Jade on (phone number removed) quoting reference JJ30608. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. Please follow our agency on LinkedIn, where we post up to date information, jobs and case studies. Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited are a recruitment agency, all vacancy descriptions are of general content and no responsibility is taken for salary or PQE differences. The salary range shown on the current advert may not have been an indication provided by the client and could be a guideline from our research team as a broad indication on salary scales in the market, dependent on experience. By applying for this position at Law Staff Legal you confirm that you have the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation required by law or by any professional body, which the position requires and that you are willing to work in the position. By applying for this position you give Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited authorisation to submit your curriculum vitae to the hirer. If you do not wish us to make this application on your behalf please email informing Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited of such. Please note however, once an introduction has been made by Law Staff Legal Recruitment it cannot be withdrawn this and you are bound by the terms as stated here in our terms supplied on our web site. In accordance with The Conduct of Agencies and Businesses Regulations Act of 2003, Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited require all candidates applying for a position to provide via email, fax or post, a copy of photographic identity and proof of address. Please also note that all communication, including telephone calls, with Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited are recorded and monitored for training and compliance purposes. To view Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited's candidate registration terms please go to our website. As part of Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited's candidate registration and care process, all successful applications are responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Address: Please see our website for details