Warners is a top-tier regional law firm recognised in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and other prestigious legal directories. We combine modern innovation with a strong heritage.
We are seeking a recently qualified solicitor or paralegal with experience as well as aptitude and enthusiasm to progress in this area.
The Role:
Warners Court of Protection Team, based at its Tonbridge office, is one of the largest in the South East specialising in this important, challenging and expanding area of legal practice. The Team covers the full range of Court of Protection work, contentious and non-contentious, as well as a significant volume of deputyships, power of attorney and trust cases acting for vulnerable adults and children. The Team is well regarded and works closely with other parts of the firm and with professionals across a wide range of fields, involving property, tax, employment, litigation, financial services and personal welfare.
The Team is currently recruiting a recently qualified solicitor or paralegal with experience as well as aptitude and enthusiasm to progress in this area. The work can be demanding, dealing with difficult cases of disability and hardship and requires an ability to take responsibility while working as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understanding the legal framework for decision making under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection practice.
- Running a caseload, and managing own files, liaising with colleagues effectively.
- Ensuring the confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information, and understanding issues of privacy, conflicts of interest and capacity.
- Drafting, research, keeping records and preparing accurate accounts, correspondence, documents and forms in line with the firm’s house style.
- Using precedents efficiently; being able to retrieve relevant documents from firm’s CMS.
- Dealing with the administration of Court of Protection matters (see below).
- Assisting with the administration of power of attorney and trust matters.
- Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner.
- Taking instructions from clients and advising where applicable, and liaising with and advising other members of staff and the deputy.
- Monitoring cash flow through bank accounts and statements; check credits and debits; monitor and manage bank balances, unpaid bills and work in progress.
- Gathering, recording and filing all paperwork and documentation including electronically, accurately and consistently.
- Financial management and billing of files.
- Liaising with clients, carers and families; also with banks, stockbrokers, financial advisers, accountants/tax department, barristers, other parties.
- Assisting with marketing events, and presentations, and building relationships with clients and referrers.
- Performing other duties commensurate with the position as may be reasonably required.
About You:
- Strong technical knowledge with a proactive and client-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Keen to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the firm.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- A friendly and professional working environment in our well-located Tonbridge office.
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