Associate

Associate — Health Advisory & Inquest

  • LocationMultiple offices
  • Work typeOn-site
  • PracticeHealthcare, Litigation

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Join a busy national health advisory and inquest practice handling inquests and Court of Protection matters for public and private health and social care clients. The role is based across regional UK offices and involves managing a varied caseload with opportunities for advocacy.

The team covers a wide range of health and social care work including serious medical treatment applications, mental health and capacity matters, safeguarding, continuing healthcare and information-governance issues. There is scope to develop advisory work alongside litigation and Court of Protection practice.

  • Relevant experience in Court of Protection and/or inquests, including case management and advocacy
  • Familiarity with serious medical treatment High Court applications, mental capacity/Deprivation of Liberty matters or related health law areas desirable
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills; able to prepare complex legal advice and deliver training
  • Good understanding of the NHS and experience advising health or social care clients preferred
  • Organised, client-focused team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to meet financial/time recording targets
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and case management/online research tools; willing to work from different regional offices as required

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