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Solicitor (1-4 years’ PQE) – Private Client/Court of Protection
About Us
Hudgell Solicitors has been fiercely committed to doing the right thing and to Righting Wrongs for more than 25 years.
We believe that justice is for everyone, and that the very best representation should be available to all who need it. That is why we: fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable, and give a voice to those seeking justice.
Our firm is award-winning and highly acclaimed, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 law firms by The Times for five consecutive years.
What you will be doing
We are looking for a legal professional with at least 1 years’ experience of dealing with property and affairs Court of Protection matters to join our growing Court of Protection Department based in our Manchester Office.
In this role, every day will be a unique and exciting challenge that will include:
* Assisting Deputy to manage a national caseload of High Value Property and Affairs deputyships and trust matters working with brain injured vulnerable children and adults.
* Managing a caseload of smaller cases and building a private client caseload.
* Out of office visits to clients and their families.
* Working alongside and supporting the Clinical Negligence team.
* Assisting in marketing and developing the COP team
* Visit our client stories page to see the cases you’ll be working on.
What you will need
In the role you will need:
* Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Capacity Code of Practice and the Court of Protection Rules.
* Excellent attention to details and ability to solve problems creatively.
* A passion for working in this area of law and a commitment to helping families rebuild their lives post injury.
* Commitment to delivering excellent client care/service.
It is desired that you have:
* STEP qualification or an interest in undertaking qualification.
* A drive to develop your career in this area as there are good progression prospects for the right candidate
* Understanding of welfare benefits
Experienced private client solicitors with a background in probate and trust management looking to specialise in this area will be considered.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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