Court of Protection Lawyer

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Talbots Law Full time

Job Description:

Talbots Law is committed to providing exceptional services to our clients. As a Senior Associate, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality advice on Deprivation of Liberty matters, specialising in Trusts and Estates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing and assisting on a varied caseload, including advising clients on applications for appointment of Deputies for Property & Financial Affairs, Health & Welfare Deputies, and replacement Trustees.
  • Liaising with IFAs to manage Deputy Client funds and claiming Benefits from the DWP and local authority.
  • Assisting Attorneys and Lay Deputies with Office of the Public Guardian investigations.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salaries with annual review.
  • Annual tax-free profit-share.
  • 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
  • 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.
  • Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
  • Medicash Health Cash Plan.
  • Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
  • Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes.
  • Established Company progression framework.
  • Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years' experience as a Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive 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.
  • Possess excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills with a passion for outstanding client care.


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