Overview
Solicitor (Court of Protection - Reading) role at Fletchers Group. Location - Reading/Hybrid.
We’re seeking a dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor to take an active role in assisting and leading our Court of Protection department, providing vital deputyship and trustee support to clients with personal injury or clinical negligence claims involving substantial compensation awards.
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, up to long service milestones
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Run your own caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, both pre- and post-settlement of the PI claim, while supervising junior fee earners and providing technical support to the team.
* Attend clients at their home, in hospital, or in care/nursing homes to discuss budgets and priorities.
* Liaise with financial advisors on investments.
* Prepare accurate accounts of Deputyship cases, including forecasts of expenditure and budgets to ensure funding sustainability.
* Manage Deputyship applications and other related Court of Protection applications.
* Delegate and supervise tasks to junior team members where appropriate.
* Conduct staff supervision, including regular meetings and appraisals.
* Contribute to regular team meetings and training sessions.
* When necessary, attend conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours.
* Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles.
Essential Skills And Experience
* A minimum of 4 years PQE in Court of Protection property & affairs work, including experience of setting up and running PI trusts.
* Experience of making applications for statutory wills, gifts, etc.
* Strong empathetic interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a range of people with disabilities, their families and care teams, as well as other legal professionals.
* High degree of professionalism and a commitment to achieving clients’ goals.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and manage a growing team in line with budgets and KPI targets.
* Enthusiasm for team building and raising the internal and external profile of the team.
* Ability to train and develop others and interact professionally with colleagues.
* Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Organised work approach in line with departmental procedures.
* Ability to apply initiative and forward thinking.
* Compliance with office manual procedures.
* Resilience and experience in managing challenging situations.
* Full clean driving licence is desirable.
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with strong rankings. We work across England with multiple offices and offer flexible, hybrid working arrangements. We are committed to inclusivity and wellbeing, and invest in professional development and progression opportunities.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Legal Services
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Note: This description consolidates the core responsibilities and qualifications; it excludes repetitive or boilerplate content from the original posting and preserves the essential job details and EEO statement.
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