Overview
Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years of experience, with offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon. This role is based in Bristol and reports to the Legal Director in the Bristol office.
Responsibilities
* Work as a qualified professional with a team of specialists in the Court of Protection department, providing litigation support which may include contentious Deputyship work.
* Demonstrate awareness of clients' needs and perceptions, acting promptly, proactively and efficiently in relation to all client matters.
* Manage areas including Property and Affairs, Deputyships, working with brain injured and vulnerable clients, Trust management, assisting with tax affairs and accounts, drafting Personal Injury, Trusts, Statutory Wills, Welfare Deputyship applications and other related applications to the Court of Protection.
* Maintain day-to-day contact with clients, act on individual lifestyle requirements, make payments, keep accurate records, and attend clients' locations when required.
* Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate to paralegals and trainees.
* Apply professional standards (SRA and OPG Deputy Standards) and observe office procedures to prevent claims against the firm for professional negligence; operate with a high degree of personal organisation.
* Achieve legitimate billing in line with figures agreed with the Department/Unit Head and comply with departmental procedures including the management of client indebtedness.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law in your areas of specialisation and comply with continuing professional development requirements.
* Seek to develop and improve the quality of your workload and level of your expertise.
Location
Davies and Partners Solicitors, Aztec West Bristol or Gloucester.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible hours in the Bristol or Gloucester office. Some hybrid working can be agreed but should be flexible to suit departmental needs.
Compliance
As part of our compliance procedures, applicants should note that references will be followed up; gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily; proof of identity and qualifications will be required; reference requests will ask whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints by the Law Society or other professional bodies. An appropriate suitability check may be required prior to confirmation of appointment. This role meets the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 exemptions and requires a DBS check before appointment, including details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Equal Opportunities
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable national laws.
Qualifications and Skills
* Legally qualified as a Solicitor and registered with the SRA, or FCILEx qualified Legal Executive within Court of Protection and Clinical Negligence, with 3-5 years PQE (Grade B).
* Appropriate experience of Court of Protection law and practice.
* Ability to maintain and build client relationships through positive business development and representing the company.
* Self-organised and proactive; able to take responsibility and solve problems; attention to detail; ability to maintain client confidentiality.
* Adaptable to changing business needs; competent in Case Management and other IT systems; able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
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