Court of Protection Solicitor - Northampton

Chadwick Nott; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Court of Protection Solicitor for their Northampton team. The role focuses on managing Deputyship applications and ongoing care-related financial affairs for a caseload of vulnerable clients, with supervision available as needed.

You will interpret care funding and benefit entitlements and handle sensitive conversations with families. The ideal candidate has at least 18 months of Court of Protection experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain

Qualifications

• 18 months'+ experience in Court of Protection.
• Knowledge of benefits and care system.
• Be able to explain complex instructions clearly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deputyship applications.
• Ongoing management of clients' property and financial affairs.
• Understanding a client's financial position and care funding entitlements.
• Safeguarding conversations with clients and families.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Empathy with vulnerable clients

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor - Northampton

Overview

Leading regional law firm has a vacancy for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join their busy and highly regarded team based in Northampton. You will work in a specialist team managing existing clients and building on the client base, covering all aspects of Court of Protection work.

Responsibilities

• Deputyship applications
• Ongoing management of clients' property and financial affairs
• Understanding a client's financial position and what care funding or benefits they are entitled to
• Safeguarding conversations

About you

• 18 months'+ experience in Court of Protection
• Knowledge of the benefits and care system
• Be comfortable and empathetic with vulnerable clients and difficult family situations
• Able to explain complex instructions in an easily understandable manner
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professional and attentive telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills

This role is crucial to the success of an experienced and expanding team. You will be supervised when you need it, genuinely trusted when you do not, and have ambition and judgement to grow your career in the firm.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*