Court of Protection Solicitor
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- England
- full-time
- £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Court of Protection Solicitor (NQ - 3PQE)
We are closely working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm who are seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor to join their Private Client team based in the West Midlands.
The Role
* In this role, you will manage a small caseload of property and financial affairs deputyship matters, on behalf of the Deputy. You will work closely with a team of experts taking deputyship instructions both alone and alongside more senior colleagues (for more complex matters).
* With appropriate supervision you will have the autonomy to take responsibility for the preparation of deputyship applications and meeting clients to take instructions.
* Alongside supporting senior members of the team with drafting complex applications to the COP, you will play a key role in responding to initial enquires in relation to deputyship applications and administration, working to convert these into active instructions.
The Benefits
* You will immerse yourself in a captivating and rapidly growing legal niche, with genuine opportunities with a firm that will encourage and fully support your professional development. The firm has a development framework in place providing all employees with a transparent route of how to achieve their next step.
* You will collaborate with some of the most highly regarded practitioners in this specialised area of law.
* You will take ownership of a diverse caseload and contribute to complex, high-value legal matters.
* Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working policy, with three days of homeworking per week, reflecting the firm’s commitment to trust and supporting work/life balance.
Requirements
* Demonstrate prior experience in a Court of Protection team, either during training or as a former Paralegal
* Possess familiarity with Professional Deputyship Standards, the Mental Capacity Act, and Court of Protection Practice Directions, which is considered advantageous
* Training opportunities will be provided based on PQE.
If you require further details on this exciting role then please do contact Stephen Hunt on or email and reference SH-213.
We are closely working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm who are seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor to join their Private Client team based in the West Midlands.
The Role
* In this role, you will manage a small caseload of property and financial affairs deputyship matters, on behalf of the Deputy. You will work closely with a team of experts taking deputyship instructions both alone and alongside more senior colleagues (for more complex matters).
* With appropriate supervision you will have the autonomy to take responsibility for the preparation of deputyship applications and meeting clients to take instructions.
* Alongside supporting senior members of the team with drafting complex applications to the COP, you will play a key role in responding to initial enquires in relation to deputyship applications and administration, working to convert these into active instructions.
The Benefits
* You will immerse yourself in a captivating and rapidly growing legal niche, with genuine opportunities with a firm that will encourage and fully support your professional development. The firm has a development framework in place providing all employees with a transparent route of how to achieve their next step.
* You will collaborate with some of the most highly regarded practitioners in this specialised area of law.
* You will take ownership of a diverse caseload and contribute to complex, high-value legal matters.
* Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working policy, with three days of homeworking per week, reflecting the firm’s commitment to trust and supporting work/life balance.
Requirements
* Demonstrate prior experience in a Court of Protection team, either during training or as a former Paralegal
* Possess familiarity with Professional Deputyship Standards, the Mental Capacity Act, and Court of Protection Practice Directions, which is considered advantageous
* Training opportunities will be provided based on PQE.
If you require further details on this exciting role then please do contact Stephen Hunt on or email and reference SH-213.
Job number 1492402
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CapeClarke
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Legal
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