Senior Policy Associate

4 weeks ago


Brierley Hill West Midlands, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

Court of Protection Associate
Private Client – Court of Protection team
Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community.
Our approach to our people draws on enjoyment, health & wellbeing, developing talent, technical excellence, training, reward and recognition.
With over two hundred employees and Members we offer a flexible and unique environment for people to grow their careers. To join the Private Client department as an associate solicitor in the Court of Protection team.
In line with policies and procedures key responsibilities include:
Legal skills
Taking deputyship instructions both alone and alongside more senior colleagues (for more complex matters)
Managing a small caseload of property and financial affairs deputyship matters, on behalf of the Deputy, ensuring that all work is done in accordance with the OPG Deputyship Standards and SRA Rules
Supporting senior members of the Court of Protection team with the drafting of more complex applications to the Court of Protection
Supporting Legal Assistants with bill of costs for deputyship matters
Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
The firm offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people are able to complete their best work from the most appropriate location.
As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs LLP are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent and promoting equality of opportunity for everyone.



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