Court of Protection Solicitor - NQ+

My client is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their team in Bristol or Birmingham.

My client is a highly regarded regional law firm with 5+ offices specialising in a variety of law disciplines such as Court of Protection, Private Client & Conveyancing.

Key Responsibilities:

- The day-to-day management of client’s property and affairs; managing their assets and ensuring that you act within their best interests at all times
- To assist Court of Protection Deputies in meeting clients’ specific needs and requirements
- Ensuring that an audit trail is produced and available on all casework undertaken with time being recorded accordingly
- Assisting on all aspects of Professional Deputyship matters from application to dealing with the administration of the Deputyship
- Managing a caseload of professional and lay deputyship clients

The job holder will be expected to conduct and manage all aspects of their caseload, including taking appropriate decisions involving the exercise of judgment, and to carry out work on other team members’ cases as required.

The job holder will a require a "can do" attitude with an ability to work proactively. They will have good theoretical knowledge of the work and be a confident communicator.

The job holder will have strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

The job holder will play an important role in the team in helping to achieve the team’s objectives and in fostering team spirit. They will accept a share of responsibility for the success or failure of the team.

Key Requirements, Skills & Experience:

- Some knowledge of Court of Protection
- NQ- 5+ years’ experience in Court of Protection
- Experience of meeting deadlines with a minimum of supervision
- Direct contact with clients, face to face and over the phone
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages
- Admitted solicitor or legal executive or equivalent.

The firm is offering a very competitive salary as well as ongoing career progression opportunities.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.