At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage deputyship and personal injury trusts, liaising with clients and professionals.
- Company: Leading national law firm with a specialist Court of Protection team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on sensitive client interactions and complex cases.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading national law firm, is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join its growing, specialist Court of Protection team and deal with a busy and varied caseload. The team provides a specialist deputyship service to brain-injured and elderly clients across the UK who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. The firm also advises individuals with capacity who wish to set up personal injury trusts to shield damages from means-testing, including acting as professional trustee.
Responsibilities
- Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
- Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals, and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
- Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
- Assisting senior team members with complex cases
- Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
- Drafting annual Deputy Reports
- Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of professional costs
- Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
- Dealing with relevant administrative tasks
Experience and Knowledge
- Qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE, in an established Court of Protection department
- Strong client focus and excellent communication skills
- Strong academics
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
Please reach out to Callum Robson - Senior Consultant at LHH for more information.
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