Head of Department Court of Protection

4 weeks ago


Southport, Sefton, United Kingdom Fletchers Solicitors Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our Court of Protection team. As Head of Department, you will be responsible for managing the team's performance, ensuring excellent client service, and driving business growth.

Main Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the Court of Protection team to meet business objectives
  • Ensure excellent client service and satisfaction
  • Manage client cases and ensure compliance with external supervision requirements
  • Provide inspirational leadership and coaching to team members
  • Implement and monitor departmental plans to deliver business priorities
  • Support budgeting and financial management for the Court of Protection team
  • Lead the team in managing operational needs and working with the cost and finances team
  • Coach and develop managers to achieve excellent people leadership practice
  • Run a reduced load of circa. 25% of a full capacity numbers varying in value and technicality
  • Liaise with clients, experts, barristers, third-party solicitors, insurers, and other experts as necessary
  • Deal with all aspects of the lifecycle of the trust and deputyship matters
  • Ensure all actions are completed in a timely fashion
  • Accurate time recording
  • Maintain client files in good order in accordance with Lexcel and other quality assurance requirements
About Fletchers Solicitors

Fletchers Solicitors is a rapidly growing law firm specialising in personal injury, clinical negligence, and court of protection law. We offer a great work-life balance, fabulous benefits, apprenticeships, and internal progression. Our team is diverse and inclusive, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • 35 hours working week
  • Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
  • 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure
  • Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
  • Life Assurance Policy
  • Medicash policy to cover some Dental, optical, and other medical expenses
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
  • Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
  • Varied calendar of funded company social events
  • Monthly voucher awards


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