Court of Protection Solicitor - Hybrid working

Chadwick Nott; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

An award-winning law firm is looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join their team based in their Southampton office. Ideally the firm is looking for someone with at least 2 years' experience but welcome applications from more senior individuals.

The court of protection team typically work with vulnerable people offering advice on a broad range of matters including wills, guardianship arrangements, lifetime estate planning, succession planning, trusts, powers of attorney, estate administration and disputes. The team also support vulnerable clients in managing their affairs dealing with the Court of Protection.

This law firm has a friendly and down-to-earth culture, with a balance of respect, collaboration, and transparency throughout. Along with its supportive environment, this firm empowers its colleagues to be themselves yet use their judgement to do what's right for their clients, the business, and the wider community. Their team-based culture encourages both their colleagues and their communities to thrive.

Essential skills:

• Keen interest in private client and court of protection work
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised, with great time management.
• Possessing empathy & sympathy.
• Good communications skills with an ability to explain complex areas of law in a simple and coherent way.
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Southampton or in Hampshire in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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(m) 07921 895 776

(t) 0117 917 1864

(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*