Court of Protection Legal Executive
- Employer
- Alford & Bishop
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- £25000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: ££s Competitive
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2017
- Reference
- W/23551
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- Practice area
- Private client
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
- Position
- Legal executive, Paralegal
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Kent South East London
£25,000 - £35,000
Court of Protection Lawyer - This is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious COP lawyer; either legal executive or paralegal with 5 + years relevant experience, looking to take the next pivotal step in their career.
Our clients, a highly regarded full service firm are now looking to recruit a senior paralegal or legal executive with at least 5 years’ experience to join their probate team at their North Kent offices. You will assist and act for individuals who need sound legal advice and guidance during a difficult time in the life, this could be due to learning disabilities, mental health problems, old age or clients who have suffered severe brain injuries and are incapable of making financial decisions.
Reporting to the head of the division you will be responsible for assisting the fee earners on a range of matters, including:
- Management of deputyship files and financial aspect
- Dealing with client and third party queries
- Preparation of tax returns
- Cash flow management
- Annual deputyship accounts & reports
- Manging welfare benefits
- Drafting and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney
This is a very good opportunity to join a progressive, well managed firm with plenty of goodwill. On offer are a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities for the right person. To apply, please click the “apply now“ button. Email CV’s directly to gavin.sladden@alfordbishop.co.uk We regret that we are unable to respond personally to all inquiries. If we do not get back to you within two working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Company
Alford & Bishop recruit lawyers for private practice and corporate clients in the South, South West, the Midlands and East Anglia. We also act for law firms in the City, Holborn and the West End of London. We are a specialist consultancy dealing exclusively with the legal profession.
We provide a discreet, well informed personal service to clients and candidates alike. Between four consultants, we have 42 years experience of recruiting lawyers. Your consultant will put your interests first and will not be under pressure to make a placement at all costs.
We encourage our candidates to control the recruitment process, and to stay with the same consultant throughout, to ensure continuity.
Alford & Bishop
The Brewery
Bells Yew Green
Tunbridge Wells
Kent, TN3 9BD
Telephone: 01892 518766
Fax: 01892 518759
Email: gavin.sladden@alfordbishop.co.uk
- Website
- http://www.alfordbishop.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01892 518766
- Location
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Alford & Bishop
The Brewery
Bells Yew Green
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9BD
GB
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