Court of Protection Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a prestigious team in Central London. The role requires at least 1 year PQE and involves managing complex estates, preparing court applications, and representing clients in hearings. Competitive salary and opportunity for career development offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PQE in law, preferably in Court of Protection.
• Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly.
• Experience in dealing with financial abuse investigations.

Responsibilities

• Run files and support the Deputy in Court matters.
• Prepare general Court and Statutory Will Applications.
• Represent the Deputy at Court of Protection Hearings.
• Investigate suspicions of Financial Abuse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication of complex law

Education

Qualified Lawyer (minimum 1 year PQE)

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Court of Protection Solicitor to join our clients 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.