Court of Protection Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, United Kingdom Forbes Solicitors Full time
Job Title: Associate/Senior Associate - Court of Protection

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious solicitor to join our award-winning private client team at Forbes Solicitors. As a Court of Protection Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and shaping the future of our Court of Protection services, building a strong and profitable client base, and delivering successful outcomes for our clients.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Court of Protection Specialist to join our team and progress their career. You will be responsible for:

  • Handling a varied case load of Court of Protection matters, including deputyship applications, managing property and affairs files, and personal injury and clinical negligence litigation settlements;
  • Actively engaging and contributing to the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan to drive business growth;
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with current and prospective clients, referrers, and stakeholders, and enhancing the firm's profile;
  • Contributing to business development, including presentations, training events, articles, and submissions;
  • Supporting the Head of Department, Partners, and other advisors on their own cases and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
  • Management, supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring of Solicitors and Paralegals to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
  • Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements, including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles, and Court and Tribunal deadlines;
  • Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Partners management and supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
  • Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing;
  • Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects, and events;
About Us

Forbes Solicitors is a leading law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results for our clients. We offer a range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients, and specialist sectors, and have offices across the North. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms due to our passion for getting the best results, our commitment to being a supportive organization, and our focus on maintaining a workforce that reflects the local community.

What We Offer

We are committed to being a supportive organization that keeps our people at the focus. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays;
  • Hybrid working;
  • Annual leave purchase scheme;
  • Celebration leave;
  • Ongoing training and development;
  • Progression opportunities;
  • Company pension;
  • Service awards;
  • Healthcare benefits;
  • Other employee discounts;
  • Recruitment and legal department referrals;
  • Annual events.
How to Apply

If you are interested in this role or working at Forbes Solicitors, please visit our website to learn more about us. We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on applications demonstrating the following knowledge, experience, and skills:

  • Qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with minimum 4 years PQE in a specialist Court of Protection department/team;
  • Previous Court of Protection experience and expert knowledge of the sector is essential;
  • Experience of handling large projects and business development activities;
  • Strong business development skills to expand the team;
  • Good understanding of how to deliver and grow team productivity;
  • Strong presentation and client handling skills and be commercially astute;
  • Good knowledge of IT systems, including Word, Outlook, and case management systems;
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills;
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • A high level of professionalism and ethical standards;
  • The ability to supervise, manage, develop, motivate, and inspire others effectively;
  • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and be reliable and enthusiastic;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Alignment with the Firm's values.

We are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and accredited to Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We support the principle of equal opportunities in relation to any opportunities which we might provide through the engagement of employees; the provision of services to clients; and the appointment and engagement of suppliers. We are committed, wherever practicable, to maintaining a workforce which broadly reflects the local community in which we operate.

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