Court Of Protection Solicitor in London

A leading law firm is looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Court of Protection Solicitor for a highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment is currently partnering with a large and established law firm that serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. The firm's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a top tier firm.

The firm holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Department Background:

The Court of Protection finance team acts as professional deputy, managing financial affairs for many vulnerable clients. Clients are referred by the Office of the Public Guardian and by litigation teams acting for incapacitated clients who have recovered damages awards.

You will be responsible for day-to-day management of clients' finances including building good relationships with clients, dealing with one-off requests for payments, making applications to the court, managing building projects, managing tax and insurance issues, and completing OPG reports. The team also acts for clients applying to be appointed as lay deputy and deals with probate matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to Department Director;
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive understanding of clients' needs;
• Assisting with Court of Protection matters including day-to-day conduct of deputyship files, deputyship and other Court of Protection applications;
• Updating accounts and completing OPG reports;
• Instructing capacity assessors and financial advisors;
• Drafting trust deeds;
• Dealing with correspondence;
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures;
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews;
• Ensuring compliance with file management.

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrate experience in professional property and affairs deputyship work;
• A strong academic background with a Law degree;
• Clear understanding and knowledge of Court of Protection practice and procedure and the Mental Capacity Act 2005;
• Business acumen and the ability to market the Company;
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all types of people;
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance;
• Committed team player, self-motivated and professional;
• Excellent IT skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, and real prospects for promotion. The company will consider applicants wishing to work part-time, full-time or with flexible working hours. The company will allow working from home.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.