Court of Protection Solicitor

Grist Legal Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Oxford is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor. This role offers a great work/life balance and involves managing a full caseload, client interviews, drafting legal documents, and court attendance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Mental Health and Community Care.
• Good understanding of public funding and Court of Protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload and assist in developing the Court of Protection function.
• Interview clients, draft applications, and prepare court bundles.
• Attend court and undertake advocacy.

Skills

Leadership

Self Motivation

Business Development

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.