SOLICITOR / LEGAL EXECUTIVE - COURT OF PROTECTION - FLEXIBLE LOCATION

Chattertons Legal Services Limited.; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive specializing in Court of Protection matters. This flexible role offers the chance to work with a leading law firm known for its commitment to client care and legal excellence. You will be responsible for managing client affairs, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. If you are a proactive and organized professional with a passion for making a difference in clients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters your growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Staff discount on legal fees

Income protection

Life assurance at 3 x salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal setting dealing with Court of Protection matters.
• Proactive and structured individual with a passion for legal work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and submitting Deputyship Applications.
• Managing clients' personal affairs and liaising with care homes.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Structured and highly organized

Clear understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Previous experience of Private Client workload

Tools

SOS Connect

Word processing skills

Job description

SOLICITOR / LEGAL EXECUTIVE - COURT OF PROTECTION - FLEXIBLE LOCATION

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SOLICITOR / LEGAL EXECUTIVE - COURT OF PROTECTION - FLEXIBLE LOCATION

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Court of Protection - Flexible Location

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

Benefits

Some of the great benefits that we offer are:

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

The Role

The ideal candidate will have experience within a legal setting dealing with Court of Protection matters. They should have a real passion for Court of Protection work and a good level of knowledge and/or experience in this area.

You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual and you will be responsible for:-

• File opening administration;
• Dealing with initial enquiries;
• Drafting and submitting Deputyship Applications and liaising with the Court of Protection;
• Sending routine correspondence
• Visiting clients and liaising with relevant Deputy, Attorney or Representative, as appropriate;
• Liaising with care homes / family members / other professionals i.e. Social Workers;
• Dealing with the general management of the clients personal affairs;
• Data inputting i.e. bank statements and ensuring records are kept up-to-date;
  
  

You will need to have a full driving licence and the use of a vehicle (as and when required), as appointments out of the office are an essential part of the role.

In addition, you will work with the Company’s Marketing Team to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the Company.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• To provide an ongoing service to existing clients.
• To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business.
• Develop and enhance the Private Client Departments, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business.
• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work.
• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures.
• Liaising with care homes and keeping accurate records.
• Keeping financial records and checking bank statements.
• Updating weekly registers.
• Assisting with Annual Reports.
  
  

Hours of Work: Full or Part Time considered (full time hours Monday – Friday – 9am – 5.15pm)

Location: Flexible around our 8 office locations

Salary: Depends on Experience

Essential

Person Specification:

Desirable

Qualifications

Fully IT literate.

Word processing skills.

Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection.

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Previous experience of Private Client workload.

Previous experience of SOS Connect.

Knowledge

Previous experience within a legal setting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Structured and highly organised.

Excellent telephone manner.

Competencies

Proactive and tactful.

Supportive and highly efficient.

Caring and compassionate.

Attributes

Willing to be flexible with the needs of the company.

Sense of humour.

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Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: [e-mail]

Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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