- Meet the LAA supervisor requirements for the Community Care legal aid contract, including specific requirements for cases under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Handle a range of Court of Protection casework, including 21A Deprivation of Liberty challenges and s.16 proceedings.
- Advise and represent ‘P’ via a litigation friend (including the Official Solicitor) or family members within proceedings.
- Work independently and as part of a team, creating and implementing team-wide processes, procedures, and precedents.
- Self-supervise and maintain high standards of legal practice.
- Achieve or maintain Accredited Legal Representative status or undertake required training and assessment.
- Experience and knowledge of Court of Protection casework and community care law.
- Ability to advise and represent clients in complex legal proceedings.
- Experience in developing and implementing legal processes and procedures.
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Accredited Legal Representative status or willingness to complete necessary training.
- Knowledge of wider community care law, including the Care Act, housing legislation, and legislation relevant to families and children.
- Experience in supervising team members.
- Ability to write and deliver training on mental capacity issues.
- Experience in handling mental capacity issues across various areas of law, including education, housing, immigration, and public law.