Court of Protection Senior Specialist Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Brighton, United Kingdom Reed Legal Full time

**Summary of role** This newly created role plays an integral part of their growth strategy.The post holder will be joining an existing team of private client experts andLegal Leadership Team.

You will be required to manage and develop an existing portfolio of Court of Protection work.You will provide exceptional client service and support to our vulnerable and disabled clients ensuring all compliance and legislation are adhered to, as wellas grow and develop your own team..

This firm is innovative and exciting to work for and you will need to match the energy and enthusiasm of the team as well as their genuine commitment to making a difference to the lives of their clients. The team take great pride in their outstanding reputation,feedback, testimonials and awards, and this is a unique opportunity for you to be a part of that.

**Main Tasks and Duties**
- Previous proven Private Client and Court of Protection experience that will allow you the autonomy to grow a team and mentor others, including running appraisals and a team budget.
- Servicing and growing an existing caseload.
- Marketing and growing the Court of Protection work.
- Provide exceptional service and care to clients, and act with empathy and professionalism.
- To comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
- In conjunction with the Firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and to assist with such in-house training as may be required.
- Able to handle own caseload independently with appropriate levels of peer support in an organised and efficient manner.
- Self-sufficient and able to generate own letters and documents.
- To utilise the Firm’s case management system to best effect in order to manage your case load efficiently and effectively.

**Qualifications, skills and attributes**STEP qualifications or working towards.
- Panel membership or aspiring towards.
- Highly efficient and organised with strong attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Strong team working skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible with the ability to deal with change.
- Calm and compassionate particularly with vulnerable and distressed clients.
- Highly professional, polite and friendly.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to identify problems and find solutions.
- Willing to undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work commensurate with the role.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to recognise when to ask for support and guidance as required.
- Able to travel if required.



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