Trainee Solicitor

Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Salisbury Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wilsons Solicitors LLP Full time

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor at any level from Newly Qualified to Partner to join one of the top-ranked private client law firms in the country.
The Team
We have a national reputation for our Court of Protection work and pride ourselves on our client service. We specialize in people with brain injuries who have received substantial compensation settlements. We also advise clients, who have capacity, on setting up personal injury trusts.
The team consists of 1 Equity partner, 3 Solicitors, 3 Paralegals, 1 Trainee Solicitor and 1 Costings Assistant together with a Secretarial Team.
The team is based in Salisbury, but the solicitors work on a hybrid basis and also travel regularly to meet clients.

The position
You will be joining a team that specialises in providing Court of Protection Deputyship support for clients who have on-going complex Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence claims. This involves managing multi-million-pound awards. You will work closely with the Partner that oversees this specialist team.

Key objectives and responsibilities
To provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to clients and family members, within the context of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
The management of Property and Affairs Deputyships, working with brain injured and vulnerable clients, Trust management, assisting with tax affairs and accounts, drafting Personal Injury Trusts, Statutory Wills, Welfare Deputyship applications and other associated applications to the Court of Protection
Attend clients at hospitals, in their home and care/nursing homes
Preparing applications to the court of protection
Assisting in the purchase of properties and adapting them for the needs of the client
Supervising and overseeing personal finances including working with IFAs and investment managers
Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments
Liaising with case managers, medical professionals and specialists
Assisting the team to develop the business further
Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate to paralegals and trainees
Work as a part of a team under the supervision of the Partner (if Associate or Senior Associate)

Person specification
The successful candidate recently qualified or will have previous experience of working in a Court of Protection role.
Exceptional client relationship skills
Able to work to tight deadlines and in a high paced environment
Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude
Organised and able to prioritise
Have a full driving licence and own transport as driving yourself to meet clients is an essential part of the role

Location
Salisbury, Wiltshire

Working Hours
9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 hour unpaid lunch break

Benefits
~ Annual salary from £46,000 depending on experience
~27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
~ Pension, Life Assurance
~ Private Medical Insurance
~ Permanent Health Insurance
~ Optional Benefits


Job Type
Permanent

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