Court of Protection Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed legal recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Court of Protection Solicitor in Central London. This role involves handling complex high-value estates and requires a minimum of 1 year PQE. Responsibilities include running files, preparing court applications, and representing the Deputy at hearings. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly. A competitive salary and supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PQE in Court of Protection law.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues simply.
• Experience in estate administration and court applications.

Responsibilities

• Run files and work with the Deputy in the Court of Protection.
• Prepare general Court applications and Statutory Will applications.
• Represent the Deputy at Court of Protection hearings.
• Investigate suspicions of financial abuse.
• Handle estate administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Minimum 1 year PQE

Job description

Overview

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.

The Court of Protection Solicitor role will include:

• 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 knowledgeableCourt of Protection team.

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

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