Court of Protection Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Central London is seeking a talented Court of Protection Solicitor. The role involves managing complex estates, preparing Court applications, and representing clients at hearings. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of PQE and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers competitive remuneration and a chance to develop within a renowned firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly.
• Experience representing clients at Court of Protection hearings.

Responsibilities

• Run files, working with the Deputy in Court of Protection.
• Prepare general Court applications and Statutory Will applications.
• Investigate suspicions of financial abuse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum 1 year PQE

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Court of Protection Solicitor to join our client's prestigious and renowned Court of Protection team in Central London. With a minimum of 1 year PQE, you will be responsible for dealing with complex, high-value estates. Although a Newly Qualified would be considered with recent relevant experience.

As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills. You will be able to communicate complex areas of law in a simple and coherent way and have the interpersonal skills to establish long-term relationships with the Deputy, the OPG, the individual and their family.

Your role as a Court of Protection Solicitor will involve the running of files, preparation of general Court applications and Statutory Will applications, representation of the Deputy at Court of Protection hearings and investigations into suspicions of financial abuse.

Responsibilities

• Running of files and working with the Deputy in dealing with the Court of Protection
• 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

You will be an integral part of the team and will have the opportunity to develop in a highly regarded Legal 500 firm as a Court of Protection Solicitor. In return for your commitment to the team, you will receive a competitive salary, annual leave and the chance to work with a supportive and highly knowledgeable Court of Protection team.

For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37283

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