COURT OF PROTECTION SOLICITOR

Location
Birmingham
Salary
£45000 - £60000 per annum
Posted
28 Mar 2017
Closes
25 Apr 2017
Ref
RC25260
Contact
Ryan Cotton
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Mental Health, Private Client
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
West Midlands legal practice seeks Court of Protection Solicitor.

THE FIRM

This specialist firm is one of the UK’s most trusted advisors when it comes to matters of social housing, local government, socially-aware business ventures, charities and education, and goes out of its way to recruit passionate, socially-aware and driven individuals who are committed to providing an exceptional level of service to their clients.  The firm prides itself on providing a supportive and sociable working environment and encourages all staff at all levels to undertake projects and ongoing training to develop their careers. A vacancy has now arisen for a solicitor to join the very busy Court of Protection team. The firm offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

THE ROLE

You will be joining the firm’s Birmingham office and taking on a very busy caseload with a broad spread of instructions.  As well as comprehensive experience in dealing with vulnerable clients, advising on the Mental Capacity Act, deputyship applications and financial provision, you will also be possessed of outstanding technical expertise.  The firm is looking for an analytical and creative thinker who can devise bespoke solutions to complex problems, collaborate with and advise senior fee-earners across the firm, and mentor and train junior fee-earners. For further details of this Court of Protection role, please contact Ryan quoting reference RC25260.

THE CANDIDATE

You will:-

Be a solicitor of at least 5 years’ PQE with excellent technical abilities;
Have recent experience in a similar role with a very well-regarded firm;
Have first-class communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters in clear, accessible and empathetic language;
Be a real team player, flexible, adaptable and approachable.

COURT OF PROTECTION SOLICITOR