New! Court of Protection Solicitor | Associate | Quality Firm

TSR Legal; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wales seeks a Court of Protection Associate to join their dedicated team. The role involves assisting vulnerable clients with their legal needs, ensuring funds' protection, and providing comprehensive support under the Mental Capacity Act. The firm values flexibility with a hybrid working option and offers a competitive salary to reflect the expertise required in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a Court of Protection role required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with mental health issues and their daily needs.
• Managing Property and Affairs Deputyships and Trusts.
• Providing comprehensive legal advice and representation.

Skills

Customer focus

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Firm

TSR Legal have a brand new opportunity with a successful multi-office practice, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based from the firms Swansea office, they have a superb reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. Recognising the importance of giving back to the communities in which they are based, they support local charities and provide advice clinics and we are a leading practice providing Court of Protection services to their clients.

The Role

Your role will include the following:

You will be joining a team that specialises in providing Court of Protection Deputyship support for clients who have mental health issues. The team is highly regarded in the region. Their clients are a mixture of the elderly who have no one to support them or have mental health issues or clients who have had Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence claims, leading to awards. They require a lawyer to assist in supporting there every day needs and life and maximising their support and entitlements.

They require a Solicitor to ensure the protection of their funds and to work with any family to support them living a full life. The role is rewarding as we look to add value to our clients’ life experience, through expert services and support.

.You will work closely with the Partner that oversees this new team to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to the clients and family members, within the context of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation.

· Areas of work will include the management of Property and Affairs Deputyships, working with brain injured and vulnerable clients, Trust management, assisting with tax affairs and accounts, Personal Injury Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the full range of applications to the Court of Protection.

· Other work will include monitoring client’s budgets to ensure fund sustainability, liaising with case managers, doctors, therapists, care teams, care homes and other specialists.

· Day-to-day contact with clients to provide individual support according to their lifestyle requirements.

· Work as a part of a team and supportive lead Swansea Partner

Qualifications

· 4 plus years previous experience of working in a Court of Protection role.

Person Specification

· Good customer focus, flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude.

· Able to work to tight deadlines and in a high paced environment.

· Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel.

· Organised and able to prioritise.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time, fully flexible hybrid working

Salary: To £60,000.00 per year

This leading law firm are looking for a Court of Protection Associate to join their growing offices.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to drop Rob a call at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 for a confidential conversation or direct to [e-mail] in confidence.