Court of Protection Solicitor 2-5 PQE


Details:
  • Salary:
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Status: Full-Time
  • Location: Manchester
  • Date: 1 week ago
Description:

Why join Slater Heelis?

Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are known for our client-centric approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a motivated and talented Corporate Solicitor to join our dynamic team.

With origins dating back to 1773, we pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation, experience and expertise.”

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen in our Court of Protection department, which is recognised by the independently researched Legal 500 as tier 1 firm in Manchester, is looking to expand and is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic COP Solicitor, to join the team.

You will be based in our Court of Protection department, focusing on the safeguarding and support of vulnerable people. The team offers advice on various Court of Protection issues, with a particular emphasis on protecting and supporting vulnerable individuals. They assist their clients in managing their property and financial affairs. The team deals with a substantial number of clients who have been appointed as deputies, providing help to individuals with acquired brain injuries, Dementia/Alzheimer’s and other serious injuries in handling their financial matters. The chosen candidate will collaborate closely with partners and the rest of the team to oversee a varied caseload.

Effectively handle mixed case load Mixed caseload which includes brain injury and elderly client matters 

Supervise the management of client and financial matters.

Provide support to both adult and child clients.

Foster and maintain enduring client relationships.

Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members

 Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity

 Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases

Assisting senior team members with complex cases

  Drafting applications to the Court of Protection

 Drafting annual Deputy Reports

Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs

Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

To be successful in applying for this role, you must possess excellent client care skills, you need to be technically strong with an eye for detail as the role heavily realises on data checking and inputting. You must have the ability to communicate effectively. You must also be reliable, organised, able to work in a busy environment, possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits

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