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Court of Protection Partner

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, Kent
Salary
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits
Closing date
8 Sep 2022
Reference
BBBH38593

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Practice area
Private client
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
6 years, 7 years+, Partner
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

This firm has one of the largest and highly regarded Court of Protection teams in the South East and is now looking to invest in the department with a senior hire at Partner level. If you have an existing caseload of deputyships and would like to drive a leading practice forward then read on.

The Firm & Role

  • This firm has a rich history with a strong presence in the South East, and has been highlighted for the quality of its client service in the legal rankings
  • This year, they have retained Tier 1 rankings in multiple practice areas with a large number of lawyers receiving recognition as leading individuals in the directories
  • The fact that this firm has been operating for almost 500 years speaks to the quality, commitment and family feel that runs through the spirit of the business. They are a mainstay and a first choice for many individuals and businesses in the South East and beyond
  • Agile working, and a healthy work-life balance are important to the firm. Working from home is commonplace amongst their workforce, and you will be given the autonomy to take true ownership of your work
  • This role would be ideal for a Senior Associate that would like a step up in responsibility or an existing Partner with a caseload of deputyships
  • The team provides the comprehensive service required to set up and manage deputyships within the Court of Protection. They can act as professional deputies and assist with Court of Protection procedures where the deputy is a family member
  • In the role you will be responsible for managing and coordinating Deputyships across the firm and taking on the bulk of existing Deputyship work as well as acting as a Trustee
  • You'll advise on and prepare a wide range of Deputyship and other applications particularly those relating to clients who have been involved in catastrophic accidents
  • Undertake financial management and detailed budgeting for large personal injury damages
  • You will be working closely with the firm's complex personal injury and clinical negligence department which is widely known in the South East for the excellent level of work they do


The ideal candidate

  • You will be a Senior Court of Protection Lawyer or existing Partner with at least 7 years PQE
  • You will have a strong technical knowledge
  • You will have strong business development capabilities
  • A transferable client base or regional contacts is highly advantageous
  • Exemplary client care skills, and the necessary emotional intelligence, as well as the ability to build and develop strong relationships with a wide range of people are key

Benefits

  • Salary is negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package
  • Hybrid/agile working is on offer
  • Access to the most impactful and high-profile court of protection work available
  • Opportunity to work alongside leading individuals

This is an exciting opportunity for a Court of Protection Partner to join this flourishing top 200 law firm in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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