Court of Protection Specialist

3 days ago

Dudley, Dudley, United Kingdom Talbots Law Full time
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Talbots Law is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Associate Lawyer to join our Court of Protection Department. As a Senior Associate Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing exceptional client service and undertaking a full range of Court of Protection work, including applications, advising clients, Deputies, and Attorneys on investigations by the Office of the Public Guardian.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing and assisting on a varied caseload, advising clients on a full range of associated matters in the Court of Protection.
  • Liaising with IFAs regarding the investment of Deputy Client funds and claiming Benefits from the DWP and local authority, as well as other day-to-day deputy file management.
  • Advising clients in connection with contested Court of Protection matters, including claims under the Deprivation of Liberty and advising Attorneys and Lay Deputies regarding investigations by the Office of the Public Guardian.
  • Updating relevant software, such as SOS, and maintaining compliance requirements in line with SRA, Lexcel, Law Society Quality scheme Standards, SARs, and accounting requirements.
Requirements
  • At least 3 years' experience of working as a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in a similar role within a Court of Protection Department.
  • Expert knowledge of Court of Protection, including applications, advising clients, Deputies, and Attorneys on investigations by the Office of the Public Guardian.
  • Working competency of a range of issues in the Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian.
  • Passion for providing outstanding client care to both clients and referrals, along with excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications, and capable of working and supporting a team.
About Us

Talbots Law is a Values-led Company with a shared vision of "Working every day to be the best" for our people, our clients, and for our communities. We are committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and hold the Disability Confident accreditation.

We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, annual tax-free profit-share, company salary-sacrifice pension scheme, group life insurance, enhanced company sick pay, comprehensive employee assistance programmes, financial health and wellbeing provision, and more.

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  • At least 3 years' experience of working as a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in a similar role within a Court of Protection Department.
  • Expert knowledge of Court of Protection, including applications, advising clients, Deputies, and Attorneys on investigations by the Office of the Public Guardian.
  • Working competency of a range of issues in the Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian.
  • Passion for providing outstanding client care to both clients and referrals, along with excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications, and capable of working and supporting a team.
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  • Competitive salaries with annual review.
  • Annual tax-free* profit-share.
  • Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
  • Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
  • Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
  • Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes.
  • Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
  • Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
  • Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
  • Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice).
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