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Court of Protection Lawyer
Origin Legal
Colchester
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a forward-thinking and progressive law firm as a Solicitor or Legal Executive in their Court of Protection team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with clients and their families, ensuring that their best interests are prioritized in all decisions. With a strong commitment to professional development, this firm is on a path of substantial growth and aims to double its size in the next five years. If you have a passion for private client work and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve, this position is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year PQE in Court of Protection law.
- Experience in preparing Court applications and representing clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage files and work with the Deputy on Court of Protection matters.
- Prepare general Court Applications and Statutory Will Applications.
Skills
Education
Job description
Our client is a modern and extremely progressive top tier, Legal 500 law firm that is supportive and takes great pride in developing the lawyers that join them.
They have grown substantially over the last 10 years to a turnover of £9m and over 50 fee earners and are now a Top 200 UK Law firm with a strong business plan of further future growth and development, aiming to double in size in the next five years.
They now wish to add a Solicitor or Legal Executive to their Court of Protection team.
- Running of files and working with the Deputy in dealing with the Court of Protection, The OPG, the individual and their family to establish long-term relationships and to ensure all decisions are made in their best interests.
- Preparation of general Court Applications.
- Preparation of Statutory Will Applications.
- Represent the Deputy at Court of Protection Hearings.
- Investigate suspicions of Financial Abuse.
- Estate Administration.
Their highly regarded Private Client team is seeking an experienced COP Lawyer with a minimum of 1 year PQE.
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