Court of Protection Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Altrincham, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

**Court of Protection Solicitor (NQ - 2 Years PQE)**
**Salary DOE**
**South Manchester - Hybrid**
Due to our client's growth and expansion, we are looking for a talented Court of Protection Solicitor to join our award-winning law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established law firm that offers excellent training and career prospects.

**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.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Able to work in a paperless environment.
- Commitment to the success of the firm
**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Admitted to the Law Society roll of solicitors.
- No ongoing regulatory investigations or regulatory restrictions arising from your work for solicitors' firms.
- No unspent criminal convictions or any convictions at all for dishonesty.



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