Court of Protection - Associate/Senior Associate

Fieldfisher; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Job summary

Fieldfisher’s specialist Court of Protection team is seeking an experienced Solicitor to manage a busy, varied caseload and contribute to a deputyship service for brain-injured and elderly clients who lack capacity. The role collaborates with Personal Injury and Medical Negligence teams on litigation, with opportunities to handle significant cases and complex applications to the Court of Protection.

The successful candidate will bring 6+ PQE, strong client focus, excellent communication, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ PQE in an established Court of Protection department.
• Strong client focus and excellent communication skills.
• Strong academics.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills.
• Team player.
• Enthusiasm and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
• Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
• Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
• Assisting senior team members with complex cases
• Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
• Drafting annual Deputy Reports
• Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs
• Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
• Dealing with relevant administrative tasks

Skills

Client focus

Communication skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

IT skills

Team player

Proactivity

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK) / equivalent

Job description

The VacancyWhat can you expect? Our specialist Court of Protection team is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join the growing team and deal with a busy and varied caseload. Fieldfisher's dedicated Court of Protection team provides a specialist deputyship service to brain-injured and elderly clients across the UK who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. We also advise individuals with capacity who wish to set up personal injury trusts to shield damages from means-testing, including acting as professional trustee.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
• Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
• Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
• Assisting senior team members with complex cases
• Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
• Drafting annual Deputy Reports
• Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs
• Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
• Dealing with relevant administrative tasks

Experience and Knowledge

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ PQE, in an established Court of Protection department.
• Strong client focus and excellent communication skills
• Strong academics
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
• Strong IT skills
• Team player
• Enthusiasm and proactivity

Who are we looking for?

We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.

In the office or WFH?

We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.

Benefits

We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.

Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.

You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity at Fieldfisher. At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.

The Firm

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain. With 28 offices across 14 countries, we work collaboratively with each of our offices to ensure our clients receive the best advice and support. You might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices. Quality on both sidesAcross all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences. We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Health insurance
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans
• Bike to work loans

Testimonials

It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working - to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography.

I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step. Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity.

Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent. The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job.