* Preparing detailed, accurate, and comprehensive Bills of Costs of Deputyship App
* Providing expert advice on the potential outcome at provisional assessment, and
* Dealing with the process of the provisional assessment of the Bills by the SCCO
1. Preparing detailed, accurate, and comprehensive Bills of Costs of Deputyship Applications, General Management, Statutory Will Applications, Gift Applications, and other matters as required.
2. Providing expert advice on the potential outcome at provisional assessment, and how the client can maximise their recovery on each matter.
3. Dealing with the process of the provisional assessment of the Bills by the SCCO where required, to include the use of HMCTS E-Filing service and the completion of all necessary Court forms, up to and including obtaining the Final Costs Certificate.
4. Providing advice to clients on the outcome of provisional assessments, and whether there are any grounds to appeal the same.
5. Preparing informal, written, requests for reconsideration of provisional assessments, and requesting oral hearings if necessary, including preparing all necessary documentation.
6. Being proactive in keeping up to date with developments in the Court of Protection and at the SCCO, and keeping abreast of relevant rules, regulations, and guidance.
7. Attending internal and external training sessions, conferences and seminars as required.
8. Maintaining and develop...