Court of Protection Lawyer

Origin Legal; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Dartford is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Court of Protection team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year PQE and experience managing high-value estates. Key responsibilities include preparing court applications, representing at hearings, and investigating financial abuse cases.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year PQE in Court of Protection law is required.
• Experience in managing complex, high-value estates.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Run files and work with the Deputy in court dealings.
• Prepare general Court Applications and Statutory Will Applications.
• Represent the Deputy at Court of Protection Hearings.

Skills

Estate Administration

Financial Abuse Investigation

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Our client is a modern and highly progressive top-tier, Legal 500 law firm that takes pride in developing the lawyers who join them.

They have grown substantially over the last 10 years to a turnover of £9m, with over 50 fee earners, and are now a Top 200 UK Law firm with a strong business plan for further growth, aiming to double in size within the next five years.

The firm now seeks to add a Solicitor or Legal Executive to their Court of Protection team.

Their highly regarded Private Client team is looking for an experienced COP Lawyer with a minimum of 1 year PQE. The role involves managing complex, high-value estates and includes:

1. Running files and working with the Deputy in dealings with the Court of Protection, the OPG, the individual, and their family to establish long-term relationships and ensure decisions are made in their best interests.
2. Preparing general Court Applications.
3. Preparing Statutory Will Applications.
4. Representing the Deputy at Court of Protection Hearings.
5. Investigating suspicions of Financial Abuse.
6. Estate Administration.