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Private Client / Court of Protection Solicitor

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary
£23000 - £38000 per annum
Closing date
13 Feb 2019
Reference
36708

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Practice area
Private client
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Court of Protection Lawyer

Newcastle

Salary & Hours Negotiable DOE

Our client are looking for an exceptional lawyer to joint heir busy and friendly team. This is a full time post and the ideal candidate will have 2-6 years PQE experience. Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate.


A Legal 500 and Chambers ranked private client team that covers the full range of private client matters, including Wills, Inheritance tax planning, Trusts, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Elderly client matters.

They are looking for someone with experience in Court of Protection matters as this is a growing area for the team.

You must have a passion for this area of law as you will be taking over an established client base whilst developing your skills.

The role:
* Solely responsible for a Court of Protection (non contentious) caseload including deputyship applications, run on-going cases, advise clients on capacity related matters, make applications for statutory wills, gifts, changing deputies or applications concerning powers of attorney.
* assist the team by handling your own diverse caseload of more general private client matters, liaising with and assisting more senior lawyers as and when appropriate
* Deliver legal services of outstanding quality that are focused on the client's needs and meet turn around deadlines
* see clients unsupervised, advising and drafting documents
* attending meetings with clients to oversee execution of documents
* undertake any other duties as required by senior lawyers/team leader

Experience required:
* Private client and Court of Protection experience is essential
* Full STEP membership or willingness to undertake study to achieve this would be an advantage
* Membership t the Solicitors for the Elderly would be an advantage
* Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills
* Highly organised with the ability to work to deadlines to prioritise objectives

If this is a role that sounds of interest to you, please send your CV across to Simon at Clayton Legal on the link provided or alternatively call Clayton Legal to enquire about other opportunities. Please ensure before applying you have the prerequisite experience outlined above.

Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In-House departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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