Court of Protection Solicitor / Legal Executive
I am working with a well-established client to find a dedicated Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Court of Protection Deputyship Team. This is a great opportunity to work on meaningful cases and make a real difference in the lives of clients.
About the Role
As part of the Deputyship Team, you will:
1. Manage a variety of professional and lay deputyship caseloads from application through to administration.
2. Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications, including professional, lay, trustee, and interim/urgent applications.
3. Provide expert legal advice to union clients through a free legal advice service.
4. Collaborate with case managers, carers, clients, and their families to deliver tailored support.
What You’ll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. A minimum of 1 years’ experience managing deputyship files, particularly involving brain injury cases.
2. Strong knowledge of the Court of Protection and relevant law.
3. Ability to run a caseload independently from the outset.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Competence in file management and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
6. A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to client care.
7. Ideally, a qualified Solicitor (NQ – 5 years PQE), though equivalent experience will also be considered.
Why Join This Team?
1. Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience.
2. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus 4 days Christmas shutdown.
3. Benefits include Perkbox, Medicash, and a workplace pension (Employee 5%, Employer 4%).
4. Hybrid working model (50/50 split) after at least one month of training, or longer depending on training needs.
5. Free parking available on-site.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, I would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss this role further or to apply.
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