Solicitor- Court of Protection

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in South-East London is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor with 1+ PQE. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as the firm is poised for ambitious growth over the next 18 months. The role involves representing protected parties in complex health and welfare proceedings, making it essential to have a passion for the Court of Protection. Join a culture that nurtures legal talent and offers a pathway to career progression within a supportive team environment. If you're an ambitious self-starter with excellent communication skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for working within Court of Protection.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Represent protected parties in health and welfare proceedings.
• Assist in decisions regarding clients' health and welfare.

Skills

Court of Protection Law

Communication Skills

Self-starter

Education

Qualified Solicitor (1+ PQE)

Job description

This Top Tier Legal 500 ranked outfit seeks a Court of Protection Solicitor 1+ PQE to join a highly-established department located in South-East London.

The Firm:

Based in South-East London, this firm is well-established with an excellent heritage and has the clientele to match.

They actually have ambitious growth planned over the next 18 months, making now an exciting time to join an already thriving organisation.

Culturally, this practice has a history of developing legal talents from NQ's to "homegrown" Partners.

The Role:

This is a unique role where the department represents protected parties and family members in complex health and welfare proceedings before the Court of Protection and the High Court. They assist in making decisions about their clients' health and welfare, including Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Judicial Reviews, LPAs, carer's rights, and issues relating to the Care Act 2014.

The team comprises of the Managing Partner, two solicitors and some support staff. There is currently a large amount of work in house, so they are looking for someone who can work with minimal supervision to a high level of quality and be keen to progress your career within the team.

Requirements & Salary:

• You will be a Court of Protection Lawyer 1+ PQE
• You will possess a passion for working within Court of Protection
• You will have excellent communication skills
• You will be an ambitious individual who wants to progress in their career
• You must be someone who is a self-starter.

Apply now for immediate consideration.