Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
This opportunity with Rocket Staffing offers a great pathway for a newly qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive interested in joining a Court of Protection Team based in Warwick. Here’s a closer look at the role and what might make you a great fit:
About the Court of Protection Team
The team specialises in advising and supporting individuals with diminished mental capacity, focusing on their unique needs in areas such as:
* Deputyship applications
* Statutory wills
* Property and affairs management
With an emphasis on empathy and a client-first approach, the team strives to protect clients’ best interests, offering tailored guidance in sensitive, often challenging, legal situations.
Your Role Day-to-Day
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll:
* Assist the senior solicitor on complex Deputyships and other matters, providing key support and insight.
* Manage your own caseload, which will allow you to gain hands-on experience.
* Work with clients on private property and financial matters, helping deliver optimal outcomes with respect and understanding.
Growth and Development
This role is designed for professional development, offering:
* Mentorship and training from experienced professionals to build expertise.
* A supportive environment for you to establish your reputation in the Court of Protection field.
* A clear pathway to advance within the team, ultimately taking on more responsibility.
What You Bring
* Qualifications: Newly qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally with experience in a Court of Protection Team or related fields like Private Client or Personal Injury with Mental Capacity Act knowledge.
* Skills: High numeracy and precision, with a comfort level around budgets and accounts.
* Personal Qualities: Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to connect with vulnerable clients and their families.
* Collaborative Approach: Ability to build relationships within and beyond your team, working together to achieve favorable outcomes.
* Proactivity and Creativity: You’re solution-oriented, quick-thinking, and bring a positive approach under pressure.
If you’re passionate about providing dedicated support to clients facing sensitive challenges and excited about growing within a supportive legal team, this could be a great fit