At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice to vulnerable clients and manage a varied caseload.
- Company: Caring and growing team focused on professionalism and empathy.
- Benefits: Generous salary, extensive benefits, and a supportive working environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior team members and grow within a dynamic department.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Court of Protection and strong client care skills required.
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.
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Locations
Court of Protection Lawyer in Norfolk, Norwich employer: Executive Network Legal Limited
Join a compassionate and dynamic team in Norwich as a Court of Protection Lawyer, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. With a strong emphasis on professional development, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to client care, this role offers extensive benefits and the chance to mentor junior colleagues while working in a collaborative environment. Experience a fulfilling career that prioritises empathy and excellence in legal service delivery.
Contact Details:
Executive Network Legal Limited Recruitment Team
