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Court of Protection Solicitor

BCL Legal

England

Hybrid

GBP 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established international law firm is on the lookout for a motivated Court of Protection Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to manage clients' affairs, ensuring compliance with legal standards while providing exceptional support in personal injury cases. You'll be involved in drafting legal documents, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with experienced colleagues. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid working options, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, this opportunity is not to be missed!

Flexible working

Bonus package

Hybrid working options

Training and development opportunities

Ambitious solicitor with expertise in Court of Protection law and client management.
Experience in drafting legal documents and supporting litigation processes.

Manage clients' affairs and act as primary contact for clients.
Draft applications to the Court of Protection and prepare Expert Witness Statements.

Court of Protection Law

Client Management

Litigation Support

Drafting Legal Documents

Mentoring and Training

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Court of Protection Solicitor | International law firm | Basingstoke | Excellent benefits | £85,000 - £95,000

Our international law firm client is seeking an ambitious Court of Protection Solicitor to join their Basingstoke office.

The firm's Court of Protection team has established a significant reputation for advising and assisting individuals, their families, carers, trustees, beneficiaries, and other professionals on a broad range of issues arising from catastrophic personal injury, including serious brain injury with high-value compensation awards. The team supports litigation lawyers throughout the conduct of the claim.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day general management of the clients' affairs and will act as a primary point of contact for the client.

Working on both Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, the successful candidate will be required to be aware of the full details of the clients' affairs and ensure compliance with the OPG Deputyship Standards in all general management tasks. They will have an allocated caseload of clients with the support of a senior member of the team and a paralegal and will be expected to undertake all or any of the following tasks:

Drafting routine and non-routine applications to the Court of Protection with accompanying documentation including Witness Statements;
Supporting with the preparation of Expert Witness Statements;
Assisting with the preparation of OPG Reports;
Assisting senior members of the team with discrete tasks as required;
Running their own caseload with training and supervision;
Taking a role in the implementation of policies and processes relating to the team;
Mentoring and training junior staff and delegating tasks as appropriate.

On offer is an excellent salary and bonus package with a range of benefits, including hybrid working and the opportunity to work flexibly/part-time.

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Or if you would like to find out more, please contact Uma Aslam at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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