23125 - Official Solicitor and Public Trustee - Litigation Senior Case Manager
About The Position
The office of the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee (OSPT) is an Arms' Length Body of the Ministry of Justice. The Official Solicitor acts as last resort litigation friend for adults who lack mental capacity, and in some cases solicitor, or for children who are not subject to child welfare proceedings. There are two Higher Executive Officer (HEO) vacancies for the role of Senior Litigation Case Manager in the Healthcare and Welfare Team, and Family Litigation Team. The Healthcare and Welfare Team deal with applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in the Court of Protection. The Family Litigation Team deal with Public and Private Law Family cases where a party lacks litigation capacity or is a non-subject child. The role of the Senior Litigation Case Manager is to conduct the cases which includes instructing solicitors, and will have contact with other legal professionals, individuals and agencies.
Requirements
- Existing Civil Servant employee or employee of an accredited non-departmental public body (NDPB).
- Appointed through fair and open competition.
- Must be able to work in the UK.
- Must be able to spend a minimum of 60% of working time in an office.
- Must be able to have base location changed to the nearest viable office (to home postcode) within the National Office Network.
- Must meet minimum selection criteria for the role.
- Must meet Civil Service Nationality Rules.
- Must be able to provide truthful, factually accurate examples and statements from own experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct cases, including instructing solicitors.
- Have contact with other legal professionals, individuals and agencies.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years' service.
- Scheme to buy or sell up to three days leave each year.
- Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day.
- Choice of pension schemes.
- Extensive range of training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to join employee-run networks.
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
