Court of Protection Solicitor
- Employer
- Thornton Legal
- Location
- Merseyside, Liverpool
- Salary
- £30000 - £40000 per annum
- Closing date
- 18 Sep 2019
- Reference
- NT10314
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- Practice area
- Other, Private client
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Our client is an outstanding mid-sized, full-service law firm with its heart in Liverpool and the surrounding areas.
They are looking to recruit a Court of Protection Solicitor for its specialist Court of Protection Team.
Court of Protection Solicitors or Solicitors who currently undertake a more general Private Client caseload and are looking to specialise in Court of Protection work are welcomed.
The role
The role is to provide specialist Court of Protection advice to clients.
You would be responsible for your own caseload as well as providing assistance to other lawyers in the team with the day to day administration of all aspect of Court of Protection work to include:
- Applications for the appointments of deputies
- Statutory will applications
- The ongoing administration of the financial affairs of individuals who lack mental capacity
- Assisting in the management of a client's property and financial affairs, including; liaising with a number of professionals such as members of the litigation team, case managers, therapists and financial advisors
- Assisting with the preparation of accounts and annual deputyship reports
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is highly regarded in the industry and has grown steadily over the last two years.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified Solicitor with Court of Protection experience
- Excellent technical knowledge
- The ability to demonstrate a clear enthusiasm and passion for Court of Protection work
N/B Candidates who currently undertake a more general Private Client caseload and are looking to specialise in Court of Protection work are welcomed.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent upon level of C of P experience
- Generous benefits package
- Flexible working/Part time considered
- Clear career progression prospects
- Friendly and collegiate team
- City centre location
Apply Now
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the advert or contact Nick Tappin at Thornton Legal directly.
Company
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruiter, connecting law firms with the best legal talent across the North West, West Yorkshire and West Midlands. We focus on long term relationships built on honesty, trust and communication.
We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms, and our approach is based on quality over quantity. We consult, support and advise but, ultimately, the choice is always yours.
Find us on Linkedin here and our website here
- Website
- http://www.thorntonlegal.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01513055757
- Location
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Thornton Legal
2 Floor
4 St Paul's
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 9SJ
United Kingdom
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