Court Of Protection Solicitor

Court of Protection Solicitor – NQ- 4 years PQE - Agile working available.
 
A successful top tier law firm based in London is currently looking to expand their Court Of Protection department with an additional Solicitor that is 0-4 years PQE.
The firm is a multi- office practice with a national reputation as a leading legal500 law firm that prides themselves on a high level of quality care to their clients.
This role involves supporting clients that are elderly, sustained a personal injury or have mental health issues. You will be assisting and supporting them with their ever day needs and life, maximising support and entitlements. They require a Solicitor to ensure the protection of their funds and to work with any family to support them living a full life. The role is rewarding as we look to add value to our clients’ life experience, through expert services and support. Experience in Property and Finance COP work is essential for this role.
Duties of this role:

• You will work closely with the Partner that oversees this team to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to the clients and family members, within the context of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation, supported by a supervisor.
• Areas of work will include the management of Property and Affairs Deputyships, working with brain injured and vulnerable clients, Trust management, assisting with tax affairs and accounts, Personal Injury Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the full range of applications to the Court of Protection.
• Other work will include monitoring client’s budgets to ensure fund sustainability, liaising with case managers, doctors, therapists, care teams, care homes and other specialists.
• Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments. Also forecast forward spending and creating of budgets.
• Day-to-day contact with clients to provide individual support according to their lifestyle requirements.
• Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate to paralegals and trainees.
• Work on tracking expenditure of discretionary trusts and advise to trustees around their management.
• Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm.

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Francesca Turner for more information: 0203 846 3071