Court of Protection Solicitor

Grist Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Oxford is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor. The role involves managing a full caseload, interviewing clients, drafting applications, and undertaking advocacy. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mental health and community care, along with proven leadership and business development skills. This position offers a great work/life balance.

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Court of Protection Solicitor.
• Proven understanding of mental health and community care law.
• Ability to manage a full caseload and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and manage a full caseload.
• Draft applications and prepare court bundles.
• Attend court and undertake advocacy as necessary.

Skills

Strong background in Mental Health

Public funding knowledge

Leadership skills

Self-motivation

Business development experience

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor

A great opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a law firm with an excellent work/life balance in their Oxford office. They require an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor with a strong background in Mental Health and Community Care to manage a full caseload and assist in the development of the Court of Protection function.

This exciting and busy role will enable the Court of Protection Solicitor to interview clients, draft applications, court orders, prepare court bundles, attending court and undertaking advocacy, and/or instructing counsel where necessary.

The successful Solicitor will have a good understanding of public funding, Court of Protection, mental health and care together with proven leadership, self motivation and business development experience.