Trainee Solicitor
4 weeks ago
Reeds Solicitors is looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join our busy Cardiff office.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing and supportive team in Wales and the South of England with good development opportunities in the future.
With this in mind, we would like to hear from candidates who have good knowledge of court of protection matters and have demonstrable experience in proceedings, good advocacy skills and experience with public funding.
Salary is negotiable based on experience.
Advising clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case;
Researching and analysing documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure;
Acting on behalf of clients and representing them in court by way of in-house advocacy wherever possible;
Monitoring clients funding position to ensure works undertaken are either covered by a Legal Aid Certificate or private monies paid on account;
Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate;
Administrative duties, for example completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated, billing clients for work done on their behalf;
Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by attending external training courses, reading journals and law reports;
Undertaking a range of continuing professional development (CPD) activities throughout their career;
Legal Aid Supervisor status , either under the Mental Health or Community Care Contract would be desirable but not essential .
Accredited Legal Representative (ALR) status would be desirable, or a willingness to work towards such accreditation.
Must be an excellent communicator in both written and spoken English, with strong advocacy skills.
Must have a good understanding of client care requirements and a commitment to legal aid.
Be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office packages.
Be self-confident, proactive and able to develop good working relationship with third parties including Court and Hospital / Care Home staff, Counsel and Advocacy Agencies.
We are a fun and flexible firm with good opportunities for development and career progression, in fact we have been award-shortlisted for our flexible working and wellbeing policies. The ability to earn up to 30 days of holiday with years of service (standard holiday packages start at 25 days plus all bank holidays);
Additional paid celebration day to use as you would like (such as a birthday);
Ability to purchase a further 5 days of holiday each year;
Discretionary additional holiday days given at Christmas (up to a maximum of 2 days);
Flexible working schemes available to all employees;
Private medical health care with the option to add optical and dental care;
Discounted gym memberships;
Performance related bonus, 10% of any profit costs over 3x your annual salary
A profit share will be available in due course as the office grows
Fresh fruit baskets in each office on a weekly basis;
Cycle to work scheme, including e-bikes;
Unlimited access to online based training, structured regulatory checks and weekly ‘top tips’ to enhance and support remote working;
Employee assistance programme with access to physical, mental and emotional health advice & webinars, wellbeing videos and programmes, online counselling & mini health checks. #
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