Join Our Court of Protection Team at Enable Law
We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our dynamic Court of Protection Team, with opportunities to collaborate with our Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, and Special Educational Needs teams. This role offers a varied and engaging workload, ideal for someone looking to advance their career. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fascinating and growing area with genuine progression opportunities. If you are passionate about the Court of Protection and have the experience and skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
You will manage a range of Court of Protection matters, including protecting and managing the property and financial affairs of clients. This includes supporting brain-injured and vulnerable clients, handling trust management, tax affairs, and statutory wills. You will provide expert legal advice in line with the Mental Capacity Act and attend clients in hospitals, homes, and care facilities. You will manage your own caseload and build expertise in deputyship work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working directly with individuals, their families, support networks, the Court of Protection and the OPG. You will assist senior team members on complex and high-value matters, work with deputies appointed by the Court of Protection, and advise deputies on best interest decisions regarding client finances.
What we’re looking for
You will possess extensive experience in handling Court of Protection matters, including court proceedings and the overall management of clients’ property and affairs. Ideally, you will have worked with clients who have received damages for personal injury or clinical negligence and who may have complex care needs. Additionally, you will demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills.
If you are looking for a forward-thinking firm with the ambition to succeed, this is the perfect opportunity for you.