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Browne Jacobson LLP

3mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • - Ideally experience relating to Court of Protection including health and welfare applications and s21A MCA 2005 challenges and/or serious medical treatment applications to the High Court
  • - Advocacy and case management skills gained in Court of Protection or inquests, or other relevant setting
  • - Experience in health and social care advisory matters would be an advantage including mental health, adult safeguarding, responsible commissioner advice, professional advisory on health and social care legal matters including consent, Continuing Healthcare, access and funding disputes
  • - Presentation skills, to deliver training to clients or internally on relevant health and social care legal topics
  • - Attention to detail with the ability to explain/advise clients on complex technical aspects of process and procedure
  • - Able to prepare complex written advice to clients, being willing to learn and comply with client Protocols and Service Level Agreements
  • - Familiarity with IT (Microsoft Office 2010), and ideally with experience of appropriate case management systems
  • - Good understanding of the NHS
  • - Familiarity with online and library research facilities
  • - Flexible, ambitious, focused and results oriented
  • - Enthusiastic team player with strong inter-personal skills and a willingness to undertake supervision
  • - Keen to take responsibility and develop the business
  • - Good organisational skills and able to manage time effectively
  • - Committed to recording time promptly; meeting financial goals with track record in achieving targets including minimum six and a half hours chargeable time each day
  • - The candidate may be required to work from our other offices as necessary

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities
  • Delivering exceptional client service, including proactive, strategic and commercial management of cases
  • To manage a caseload of Court of Protection and inquests work with supervision and, in general, without recourse to counsel
  • Potentially also to deal with a range of other healthcare advisory work such as mental health cases and general advisory work
  • Delegation and supervision of tasks to more junior members of the team where appropriate
  • To undertake marketing activities, including assistance with the planning and delivery of relevant seminar and training programmes
  • To achieve budgeted hours and fees for the year
  • Willing to spend time with clients on short-term secondments if required
  • Supports the team in delivering the core principles of investors in clients to deliver exceptional client service

FAQs

What is the job title for this vacancy?

The job title is Associate - Health Advisory & Litigation – Advisory & Inquest.

What is the vacancy type?

The vacancy type is for a Lawyer.

What is the level of this position?

The level of this position is Mid.

What business area does this role focus on?

This role focuses on Health Advisory & Litigation.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent position.

What is the working schedule for this role?

The working schedule for this role is full time.

Where are the locations for this position?

The locations for this position are Birmingham and Exeter.

Who is the vacancy owner?

The vacancy owner is Helen Collins.

What type of work will the Associate be managing?

The Associate will manage a caseload of Court of Protection and inquest matters primarily for the NHS, along with opportunities in the independent sector and local authorities.

What kind of technical skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred technical skills include experience relating to Court of Protection, advocacy and case management skills, experience in health and social care advisory matters, strong presentation skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with IT and case management systems.

What qualities would make a candidate a good fit for this role?

A good candidate would be flexible, ambitious, results-oriented, a team player, good at time management, committed to recording time promptly, and willing to work from other offices as necessary.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for personal and professional development, as the firm focuses on nurturing talent and offers meaningful development opportunities.

What responsibilities will the Associate have?

Responsibilities include delivering exceptional client service, managing a caseload, dealing with health care advisory work, supervising junior team members, undertaking marketing activities, and achieving budgeted hours and fees for the year.

Can candidates expect to work on cases outside of Court of Protection and inquests?

Yes, candidates may also deal with a range of other healthcare advisory matters, including mental health cases and general advisory work.

How should candidates prepare for this role?

Candidates should familiarize themselves with the relevant legal aspects, polish their advocacy and case management skills, and be ready to handle complex written advice on technical processes and procedures.

Will there be any secondment opportunities associated with this position?

Yes, there may be a willingness to spend time with clients on short-term secondments if required.

What is the importance of this role within the team and the wider firm?

This role is important as it contributes to the work of one of the largest and nationally ranked teams handling Court of Protection and inquest matters, impacting a wide range of public and private sector health and social care clients.

Browne Jacobson LLP

Championing fairness, making the complex simple, and forging connections between clients.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1832
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re Browne Jacobson. The law firm for positive impact across business and society. Social and environmental impact are at the top of the business agenda. At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Here, we champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how our lawyers improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves. We’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. And we’re focusing on well-being and individuality so that all our people can thrive. We invite you to come and work with us, or for us. Browne Jacobson is the brand name under which Browne Jacobson LLP and Browne Jacobson Ireland LLP provide legal and other services to clients. The use of the name "Browne Jacobson" and words or phrases such as "firm" is for convenience only and does not imply that such entities are in partnership together or accept responsibility for the acts or omissions of each other.

Benefits

  • Sick Pay