Court of Protection Solicitor
215299121

£50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

West Midlands, West Midlands

Legal

Posted 5 days ago

Expires In 24 Days

Job Description

Court of Protection Solicitor, 2+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £50,000+ (DOE) - My client is seeking a dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience to join their esteemed team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, focusing on applications for the appointment of Deputies for Property & Financial Affairs, Health & Welfare Deputies, replacement Trustees, Deputies and Attorneys for Gifting, and Statutory Wills. JOB REF:9121.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection applications, including:
  o Appointment of Deputies for Property & Financial Affairs
  o Appointment of Deputies for Health & Welfare
  o Replacement of Trustees
  o Applications for Deputies and Attorneys for Gifting
  o Applications for Statutory Wills
• Provide expert legal advice to clients, their families, and carers on a range of Court of Protection matters.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, such as applications, court bundles, and correspondence, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
• Advocate for clients in hearings, representing their best interests in Court of Protection proceedings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive client support.
• Contribute to the growth of the Court of Protection department, including mentoring junior staff and engaging in business development efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• A minimum of 2 years' PQE in Court of Protection or related fields.
• Experience in handling applications for Deputies, Trustees, Gifting, and Statutory Wills.
• Excellent advocacy skills with the confidence to represent clients effectively in court.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating sensitivity when dealing with vulnerable clients.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines effectively.

To apply or to register your interest, please contact Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Penny Trotman

Penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk

0121 454 1004

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eNL Legal Recruitment Birmingham

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