Court of Protection Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in Bridgwater

Due to continued growth and an increase in the level of new enquiries, we are looking to recruit a full-time two to four year PQE Court Of Protection lawyer to join our Bridgwater / Clevedon or Weston-super-Mare offices to support the Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Department. The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside senior Partners and consultants and a friendly and supportive team where each individual is encouraged to strive to fulfil their individual professional development goals, within a firm who put their clients’ needs at the heart of what they do.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Running their own caseload with a variety of Court of Protection and attorneyship work or, depending upon the skill set and interest, with a variety of Court of Protection and private client work, including estate and trust administration, Will drafting, preparation and advice surrounding Lasting Powers of Attorney;
• Regular client contact, including face to face meetings;
• Tailoring advice and skills to act in each client’s best interests;
• Making the best use of the available resources and administrative support to ensure that all client work is progressed as expeditiously as possible, and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs;
• Having overall responsibility for the day-to-day cash management on own matter balances with support from the experienced cash office team;
• Assisting the Partners with marketing initiatives and business development to raise their own profile and that of the Private Client Department;
• Maintaining files so they remain compliant and up to date;
• Preparing correspondence and documents;
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all client documentation and information on your matters.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Have recent knowledge and experience of managing their own caseload and seeing a matter through from instruction to the conclusion within a Court of Protection team supporting a Wills and Probate department within the legal sector;
• Have strong communication and client care skills to ensure our clients receive an efficient, reliable and friendly service over the telephone, in written correspondence and face to face;
• Demonstrate initiative and be flexible and proactive in their support to the Department and the wider office team;
• Have strong organisational skills to manage their own workload and diary;
• Demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent typing skills;
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and pdf software;
• Experience of Oyez Forms an advantage but not a prerequisite;
• Be a team player but also be able to work autonomously;
• Be passionate about law and have a strong work ethic;
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 9:00-17:15 and Saturday Clinics 9:00-13:00 on a rota basis up to 4 times a year;
• Be local to Bridgwater, Clevedon or Weston-super-Mare or surrounding areas;
• Have a full, clean driving licence.

High quality training and supervision; Support with career progression with a clear career progression pathway; A monthly flexi time allowance; Annual leave with increments based on length of service; A competitive salary and annual salary reviews; A great work-life balance and supportive culture; Optional salary exchange for Workplace Pension Scheme and increased employer pension contributions above minimum rate;