Associate - Public Law & Human Rights at Irwin Mitchell

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The role

Irwin Mitchell is seeking an Associate in Public Law & Human Rights to join their Cambridge team. This role is for a solicitor with 0-6 years of PQE, focusing on Court of Protection health and welfare matters, and advocating for vulnerable adults and their families.

What you'll do

Manage a dedicated Court of Protection Health & Welfare caseload
Undertake Section 21A challenges to deprivation of liberty
Undertake Best interests applications, including matters relating to residence, care, contact, and medical treatment
Undertake Capacity disputes
Handle Safeguarding and risk-related matters
Support vulnerable clients with complex needs
Handle Care Act and public law judicial reviews
Manage Continuing Healthcare appeals

What we're looking for

Solicitor (NQ - 6 years PQE)

Experience in Court of Protection (Health & Welfare)

Experience in Mental capacity law

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Experience in Community Care

Experience in Judicial review

Benefits

25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave

Annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues

Westfield Health and Digital GP access

Competitive pension arrangements

Two paid volunteering days every year

Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits

Hiring contacts

recruitment@irwinmitchell.com

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Associate - Public Law & Human Rights