Job Description Court of Protection Solicitor/Legal Executive
NQ to 4 Years PQE
Location: Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid Working)
This highly regarded regional law firm in Somerset is looking to appoint a Court of Protection Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone newly qualified or with up to four years’ post-qualification experience to take the next step in their legal career within a very supportive environment.
\n The Role:
As a key member of the Court of Protection department, you will:
\n Manage your own varied Court of Protection caseload
Advise and act as a Deputy under the Court of Protection, including Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare cases
Prepare Statutory Will applications, advise on Trustee retirement, manage loan and mortgage arrangements and support with lifetime gifting
Assist lay Deputies and ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Prepare and submit annual reports to the Court
Work on increasingly complex matters as your experience develops
\n\n Requirements:
To be considered for this Court of Protection Lawyer role, you should:
\n Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx)
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