An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a highly regarded and specialist team supporting clients and their families across Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters.
This is a great opportunity for an NQ to 2PQE Solicitor with previous Court of Protection experience, looking to develop their career within a close-knit and supportive specialist team. The role would suit either a newly qualified Solicitor taking their first step post-qualification or a junior Associate seeking a move into a dedicated Court of Protection practice.
The Opportunity:
You'll work as part of a specialist Court of Protection team providing professional deputyship services for clients who lack the mental capacity to manage their own damages and compensation awards.
Your workload is likely to include:
- Providing professional deputyship services for clients lacking capacity
- Supporting clients and their families in managing damages and compensation awards
- Advising on Court of Protection matters and applying relevant legal and ethical principles
- Working closely with clients, families, experts and other professional advisers
- Managing sensitive situations and difficult conversations with care and professionalism
- Conducting legal research and providing clear, practical advice
- Managing a varied caseload and working effectively to deadlines
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams
About You:
- NQ to 2PQE Solicitor
- Previous Court of Protection experience is essential
- Strong understanding of relevant legal and ethical principles
- Sensitive and confident approach when dealing with clients, families and experts
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills
- Comfortable managing a complex workload and working to tight deadlines
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a supportive environment
- Committed to equality, access to justice and delivering high-quality legal advice
If you're an NQ to 2PQE Court of Protection Solicitor looking for specialist work, strong team support and the opportunity to develop your career within a dedicated Court of Protection practice, this could be an excellent next step.
Benefits
- The role offers hybrid working alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.
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NQ Court of Protection Solicitor in Leeds employer: Sellick Partnership
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters growth and innovation within the fast-paced technology sector. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, employees benefit from 25 days of annual leave, exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, and the opportunity to shape the compliance function in a rapidly expanding business. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values inclusivity and encourages professional development.
