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Court of Protection Lawyer
Origin Legal
London, Dartford
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in the legal sector is on the lookout for a skilled Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Court of Protection team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value estates while developing long-term relationships with clients and their families. The firm prides itself on its supportive environment and commitment to professional growth, making it an ideal place for ambitious lawyers. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and have a strong foundation in Court of Protection law, this position could be the perfect fit for you.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year PQE in Court of Protection law.
- Experience in handling complex, high-value estates.
Responsibilities
- Manage files and liaise with the Deputy for Court of Protection matters.
- Prepare Court Applications and Statutory Will Applications.
- Represent the Deputy at Court Hearings.
Skills
Education
Job description
Our client are a modern and extremely progressive top tier, Legal 500 law firm that is supportive and takes great pride in developing the lawyers that join them.
They havegrown substantially over the last 10 years to a turnover of £9m and over 50 fee earners and arenow a Top 200 UK Law firm with a strong business plan of further future growth and development, aiming to double in size in the next five years.
They now wish to add a Solicitor or Legal Executive to their Court of Protection team.
Their highly regarded Private Client team is seeking an experienced COP Lawyer with a minimum of 1 year PQE. The role will involve dealing with complex, high value estates together with;
Running of files and working with the Deputy in dealing with the Court of Protection, The OPG, the individual and their family to establish long-term relationships and to ensure all decisions are made in their best interests.
Preparation of general Court Applications.
Preparation of Statutory Will Applications
Represent the Deputy at Court of Protection Hearings
Investigate suspicions of Financial Abuse
Estate Administration
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