Solicitor - Court of Protection

Court of Protection Solicitor, Sale and Manchester

A new opening has been created within our regarded Court of Protection team.

This role would be ideal for a qualified solicitor or legal executive to manage client matters and provide a high level of client care whilst maintaining adherence to our National Practice Standards.

An outline of the role includes:

• 2yrs PQE+ or equivalent
• Court of Protection experience is essential
• Draft applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of deputies for property and affairs
• Work on statutory will applications
• Work on gift applications
• Prepare annual OPG accounts
• Liaising with Investment Managers and Financial Planners
• Organise the purchase of properties and adaptations to meet client needs
• Demonstrate In depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Work in accordance to the Professional Deputy Standards
• Ability to adjust approach according to capacity level of client
• Achieve agreed financial objectives and achieve agreed non-financial objectives
• Manage relationships with internal and external parties to ensure matters are dealt with in the appropriate way
• The conduct of matters on behalf of clients in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards
• Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior colleagues
• Participation in marketing activities whether on a firm wide, departmental or office basis Ensure good working relationships with external third parties, institutions and organisations

For more information on this role, please contact Layla Jackson at Lawfront. Email