At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice to vulnerable clients and manage a varied caseload.
- Company: Caring and growing law firm focused on client outcomes.
- Benefits: Generous salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with mentorship opportunities for junior members.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Court of Protection and strong client care skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Court of Protection Lawyer to join this caring and growing team working alongside the Head of Department, specialising in advising vulnerable individuals. As a challenging but rewarding area of work, this team is dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for their clients, with a strong focus on professionalism, empathy and delivering an effective and efficient service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert legal advice and representation to vulnerable clients, including Court of Protection and Attorneyship matters.
- Handling a varied caseload, which may include matters relating to the Court of Protection, mental capacity or safeguarding issues.
- Working closely with clients, families, carers, and external organisations to ensure holistic and tailored support.
- Travelling to see clients in their home, care home, hospital or hospice.
- Helping supervise and develop more junior members of the team, including apprentices and trainee solicitors.
The successful lawyer will possess the following skills:
- Able to manage their own caseload.
- Help supervise and mentor more junior members of the team.
- Strong background in Court of Protection.
- Polite telephone manner.
- Able to work to deadlines and prioritise their own workload.
- Excellent client care skills.
- Work effectively as a team member within a busy and growing department.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or an alternative appropriate mode of transport, would be required for this role. A positive and collaborative approach to working within a growing team. Generous salaries, productive working environment, inspiring peer group and a caring culture.
Court of Protection Lawyer employer: Executive Network Legal Limited
Join a compassionate and dynamic team in Norwich as a Court of Protection Lawyer, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises empathy and client care. The generous salary package and extensive benefits further enhance this rewarding career path, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment.
Contact Details:
Executive Network Legal Limited Recruitment Team
