Court of Protection Solicitor

3 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD Full time
Job Title: Court of Protection Solicitor

Gemini Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Court of Protection Solicitor to join our client's dedicated team. As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will be responsible for handling health and welfare cases, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, and conducting court of protection litigation and advocacy in relevant court hearings.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Report directly to the Department Director
  • Responsible for all aspects of Court of Protection work (health and welfare) and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • Conduct court of protection litigation and advocacy in relevant court hearings
  • Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
  • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
  • Attending clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases
  • Dealing with correspondence
  • Maintaining accurate time-costing procedures
  • Implementing recommendations made by your supervisor/director following monthly file reviews
  • Ensuring compliance with file management
Key Skills:
  • Extensive experience in dealing with health and welfare Court of Protection-related work
  • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
  • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Court of Protection work and the ability to service privately funded cases
  • Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and practice appropriate to PQE
  • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
  • Team player and adapts well to new challenges
  • Previous proven supervisory experience is desirable and working on key performance indicators is essential
  • Professional with a proactive approach, excellent client care skills, and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities
  • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills
  • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
  • Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
  • Proven ability to manage a demanding caseload and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and organised case records
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

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