Court of Protection Solicitor Position

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Gemini Recruitment Full time
Job Overview

Role: Court of Protection Solicitor

Gemini Recruitment is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor for a highly sought permanent position. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.

About the Firm:

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Court of Protection Background:

The Court of Protection team has been recognised by The Legal 500 for their dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients and for putting a "tremendous amount of work" into their cases. The team is a multidisciplinary team regularly collaborating with the company's experts in mental capacity, mental health, community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare and public law.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Report directly to Department Director.
  • Responsible for all aspects of Court of Protection work (health and welfare) and, on occasions, where appropriate 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 any recommendations made by your supervisor/director following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.
  • Ensuring compliance with file management.

Key Skills:

  • Have 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.

About Gemini Recruitment:

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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