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Solicitor / Associate - Court of Protection (4774)
2 weeks ago
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm – we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.
We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.
We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to one of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.
An opportunity has arisen for a talented Associate/Senior Associate to join our Court of Protection team based from our Birmingham office.
The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. As one of the UK's leading firms of solicitors, we have a dedicated and experienced team who specialise in all matters relating to the Court of Protection.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll join Partner Charlotte Waite, a specialist in the field of damages management. Charlotte is experienced in all forms of Court of Protection property and affairs applications and with my specialist private client background have a particular interest in complex trust and statutory will applications.
The successful candidate will manage a number of high value and/or complex cases within Court of Protection, whilst also taking on leadership duties for a small team which include coaching, mentoring, goal setting and employee relations, etc. You'll also be expected to lead on client work, proactively undertaking business development activities to support Partners in growing the business and delivering excellent client service.
We're looking for a Solicitor / Associate with a personable nature, who thinks critically, enjoys solving problems and has a passion for Court of Protection maters. Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Qualified lawyer with 2 + years PQE;
- An aptitude for business development and a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships;
- The ability to manage complex caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service for clients;
- Demonstratable technical experience gained within Court of Protection and an understanding of the litigation process OR;
- Demonstratable technical experience gained within Private Clients with a deep understanding of LPA's and COP deputyships.
If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team hit the apply button below for consideration
- 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
- Generous and flexible pension schemes.
- Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
- Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024
Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.
We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.
The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
