Job Description
Court of Protection Solicitor, Sale and Manchester
A new opening has been created within our regarded Court of Protection team.
This role would be ideal for a qualified solicitor or legal executive to manage client matters and provide a high level of client care whilst maintaining adherence to our National Practice Standards.
An outline of the role includes:
* 2yrs PQE+ or equivalent
* Court of Protection experience is essential
* Draft applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of deputies for property and affairs
* Work on statutory will applications
* Work on gift applications
* Prepare annual OPG accounts
* Liaising with Investment Managers and Financial Planners
* Organise the purchase of properties and adaptations to meet client needs
* Demonstrate In depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
* Work in accordance to the Professional Deputy Standards
* Ability to adjust approach according to capacity level of client
* Achieve agreed financial objectives and achieve agreed non-financial objectives
* Manage relationships with internal and external parties to ensure matters are dealt with in the appropriate way
* The conduct of matters on behalf of clients in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards
* Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior colleagues
* Participation in marketing activities whether on a firm wide, departmental or office basis Ensure good working relationships with external third parties, institutions and organisations
For more information on this role, please contact Layla Jackson at Lawfront. Email