Court Of Protection Solicitor
- Employer
- Search Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 26 Mar 2019
- Reference
- Req/509087
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- Practice area
- Personal injury, Clinical negligence
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Leading Legal 500
Court of Protection
Central London
NQ to 4PQE Solicitor/Legal Executive
The Firm
Leading Legal 500 Firm with offices across multiple locations. The Firm is recognised as a leader in the area of Court of Protection work. The Firm has a team of outstanding lawyers recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 and they are seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor (NQ to 4PQE) or experienced Legal Executive to join the Court of Protection team situated in their London Office.
The Role
You will work as part of a team, providing support to the Partner and managing an independent caseload. You will be providing advice within the context of the Mental Capacity Act, dealing with brain injured and vulnerable clients. You will manage significant damages awards and provide support for clients who have ongoing Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence claims. The role will also encompass the management of Property and Affairs Deputyships, preparation of Personal Injury Trusts and Statutory Wills as well as addressing the needs of disabled clients (property purchases & adaptations). You will regularly engage and visit with clients and be attuned to their lifestyle requirements, overseeing budgets and liaising with treatment providers.
You will demonstrate previous Court of Protection experience, excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills. In return, the Firm offer a very competitive remuneration package and you will be joining a highly regarded team that is firmly focussed on client care.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you possess the necessary skills and attributes and invite you to contact Catherine Knowles on 0203 151 2151 or at Catherine.knowles@search.co.uk
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Company
At Search, our Legal specialism provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and Channel Islands. Our expert legal recruitment consultants working on roles within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in legal practice and throughout the industry.
Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner. Our industry teams, comprising of both in-house and public sector divisions, have legal experience, underpinned with detailed industry knowledge.
As one of the leading legal job agencies in the UK, Search Consultancy has an enviable list of expertise and resources:
- Search has filled over 60 locums and 250+ permanent placements per year.
- Search Legal has 20+ specialist consultants with over 145 years combined international experience in legal recruitment.
- We also have dedicated resource team with over 150 years combined experience
- A unique approach to delivery combining broad legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the many disciplines within the legal profession.
At Search, our legal division provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and the Channel Islands. Our specialist teams within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in both legal practice and throughout the industry.
Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner.
To register with Search Legal or find out more about our range of services please contact your local market expert. Alternatively visit https://www.search.co.uk/jobs/legal/ to view the full range of opportunities currently available.
Brighton
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