Pensions Lawyer - Part Time in Bath, Somerset

Court of Protection Solicitor Location : Bristol Hours : Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Full time, Permanent Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years' experience. It has a national reputation for excellence, strength, in depth knowledge and a wide selection of legal services for businesses & individuals. This role reports to the Head of Court of Protection in the Bristol office. To work alongside senior members of the Department with substantial case files and to provide litigation support, which may include contentious Deputyship work. Areas of work will include all aspects of day to day management of Property and Affairs Deputyships: Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate to paralegals and trainees. To apply proper professional standards (SRA and OPG Deputy Standards) and gaining an awareness of the provisions of the office manual and observing best practice in the prevention of claims against the firm for professional negligence and in particular operating with a high degree of personal organisation. To achieve legitimate billing in line with figures to be agreed with the Department/Unit Head. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the law in your areas of specialisation and to comply with the continuing professional development requirements. To seek to develop and improve the quality of your workload and level of your expertise. The tasks are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities as all employees are required to be flexible, dynamic and have the capacity to think creatively when presented with challenges. Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week flexible hours in the Bristol office Some hybrid working can be agreed but should be flexible to suit departmental needs Legal Status Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment Right to live and work in the UK e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits Legally qualified as a Solicitor and registered with the SRA, or FCILEx qualified Legal Executive within Court of Protection, with between 1–5 years PQE (Grade B or C) Experience of Court of Protection law and practice Previously worked in a busy Property affairs team Compliance As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that: Reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Court of Protection Solicitor, Deputyship Solicitor, Court of Protection Lawyer, Property and Affairs Solicitor, Court of Protection Legal Executive, Private Client Solicitor, Trust Solicitor, Deputyship Lawyer, Property and Affairs Deputy, Court of Protection Associate, etc.