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SalaryMy client is searching for a Court of Protection – Solicitor to join their Sale, Greater Manchester offices.
Person Specification
• 2 - 5 years PQE with at least 2 years Court of Protection experience
• Professional and academic qualifications as required for the role.
• Computer literacy
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work under own initiative with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
• Draft applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of deputies for property and affairs
• Work on statutory will applications
• Work on gift applications
• Prepare annual OPG accounts.
• Liaising with Investment Managers and Financial Planners
• Organise the purchase of properties and adaptations to meet client needs.
• Demonstrate In depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• To comply with the requirements of the firm’s policies and procedures
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information
• Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior colleagues
• Participation in marketing activities whether on a firm wide, departmental or office basis
• Ensure good working relationships with external third parties, institutions, and organisations.
• Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with changes and developments in the Law
Benefits
• This is a full time with the option of hybrid working.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 1 day for birthday and 8 Bank Holidays.
• We also have a contributory pension scheme.
• death-in-service
• critical illness cover.
• discounted gym membership
• cycle to work scheme.
• tech scheme
• Bupa healthcare cash plan.
• They also offer an additional day’s annual leave for your 3-, 5- and 10-year anniversary.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
