At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing Property and Financial Affairs Deputyship matters and support clients' financial affairs.
- Company: Leading UK law firm with a strong reputation in Court of Protection work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 25+ days leave, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor status and a genuine interest in Court of Protection work.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a newly qualified or junior Solicitor looking to build a rewarding career in Court of Protection work?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and nationally recognised Court of Protection team in Swindon, working alongside experienced specialists on complex and meaningful matters that make a genuine difference to clients' lives.
You will gain exposure to a varied caseload involving Property and Financial Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, while developing your expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Your New Firm Our client is a leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services and supporting individuals, families and professional networks through complex Court of Protection matters.
The firm's specialist Court of Protection team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, acting for hundreds of clients where a solicitor or trust corporation has been appointed as Deputy or Trustee.
The team works closely with case managers, healthcare professionals and financial advisers to manage clients' financial affairs and ensure decisions are made in their best interests.
Known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and focus on delivering outstanding client care, the firm offers an excellent platform for ambitious legal professionals seeking to specialise in this rewarding area of law.
Your New Role As a Solicitor within the Court of Protection team, you will work closely with experienced Partners, Deputies and senior lawyers while gradually developing responsibility for your own caseload responsibilities will include: Assisting with the management of Property and Financial Affairs Deputyship matters.
Managing your own caseload under appropriate supervision.
Preparing Court of Protection applications and annual Deputy Reports.
Supporting the day-to-day management of clients' financial affairs, including budgeting, payments and property transactions.
Assisting with the administration of Personal Injury Trusts.
Building strong relationships with clients, families, case managers, healthcare professionals and other professional contacts.
Working closely with paralegals and internal and external legal teams.
Attending client meetings and visits where appropriate.
Developing expertise in areas such as statutory wills, care funding and benefits.
Supporting business development and client relationship initiatives.
What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this Court of Protection Solicitor opportunity, you will ideally have: Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
Between 0-3 years' PQE.
A genuine interest in Court of Protection Property and Financial Affairs work.
Excellent communication and client care skills.
The ability to build trusted relationships with vulnerable clients and professional contacts.
Strong organisational, drafting and analytical abilities.
Excellent attention to detail.
What You'll Get in Return In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career within a highly regarded Court of Protection practice, gaining exposure to high-quality and meaningful work while benefiting from excellent support and training include: Competitive salary.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Additional birthday leave.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance.
Employee Assistance Programme.
A supportive and collaborative working culture with genuine opportunities for progression.
Apply Now If you're a Solicitor looking to establish or further your career in Court of Protection law, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity to join a leading specialist team and make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable clients and their families.
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