Location: Remote (option to work from offices in Hammersmith and/or Central London if preferred)
Contract: Full-time

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Tribunal Panel Member to join our Mental Health Team. With LAA contracts in London and Birmingham, and a strong presence in England’s three high-secure hospitals, we offer a diverse and rewarding role in a supportive environment that values flexibility and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Caseload Management: Managing a personal caseload of mental health law files efficiently and effectively.
  • Representation: Advocating for clients in Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearings.
  • Meeting Attendance: Participating in Care Programme Approach (CPA) and Section 117 aftercare meetings.
  • Compliance: Achieving fee-earning targets and ensuring ongoing compliance with CPD requirements.
  • Business Development: Assisting in the department’s growth by generating new business and engaging in marketing activities.

Remote Working

Our Mental Health Team operates as a remote-working department. Candidates must be comfortable and experienced with working independently from home, demonstrating strong organisational skills and self-motivation. While remote working is the norm, candidates are welcome to use office facilities in Hammersmith and/or Central London if that suits their working style.

Requirements

The successful candidate must:

  • Be a current member of the Law Society’s Mental Health Tribunal Panel (essential).
  • Have significant experience representing clients in mental health law cases.
  • Be highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing a varied caseload remotely.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to client care and professional standards.
  • Be proactive in contributing to the team’s success through business development and marketing initiatives.

Why Join GT Stewart?

  • A supportive, friendly team culture with an emphasis on professional development.
  • Opportunities to represent clients in diverse settings, including high-secure hospitals.
  • Flexibility to work remotely or from our offices as preferred.
  • A healthy referral base and the chance to focus on your areas of interest within mental health law.

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining GT Stewart’s Mental Health Team to recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk.

We are looking forward to welcoming an experienced and self-driven Panel Member who shares our passion for mental health law.