ROLE - Court of Protection Solicitor
LOC - Altrincham or Chester office - WORK FROM HOME
SAL - Dependant on experience
Due to continued growth and expansion, my client is looking for a talented Court of Protection Solicitor
who can demonstrate a keen interest in Court of Protection and law to join an award-winning law
firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established law firm that offers excellent training
and career prospects. The role is full time and based in either the Altrincham or Chester office, reporting to
the Head of Court of Protection. However, there is the option for working from home if this is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a mixed caseload of deputy administration cases including clients with complex
needs and high value litigation awards.
- Working closely with clients who lack capacity together with family members and often as
part of an MDT.
- Take instructions from the client and liaising with the deputy in order to progress best
interest's decisions in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
- Providing advice on the applicable law, procedures and legal issues relating to the client's
case.
- Draft documents, letters, court documentation and contracts tailored to the client's
individual needs.
- Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure the agreed objectives.
- Keep the client informed on the progress of their case, including funding, insurance
arrangements, ongoing costs, issues, and money held in client account.
- Instruct Counsel and experts to provide advice and representation on the client's case.
- Comply with all Court and tribunal deadlines.
- Represent clients in tribunals and in Courts where required.
- Supervise and delegate work to Court of Protection administrators as well as paralegals as
appropriate.
- Liaise with Costs Draftsmen.
Key Skills
- Possess a high level of client care and communication skill in order to assist vulnerable
clients together with their families.
- Time management and time keeping.
- Understand the need for confidentiality in relation to client and business.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Able to work under pressure and comply with deadlines.
- Able to work on own initiative and is a self-starter.
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Able to work in a paperless environment.
Benefits
- Flexible agile working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance and bonus scheme
- The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.