Solicitor or Equivalent (Court of Protection – Liverpool)
Join 4COM (4Communication B.V) as a Court of Protection Solicitor. Work with personal injury and clinical negligence claims, support clients through deputyship and trustee arrangements, and lead a dynamic team.
Benefits
* 35‑hour working week
* Bonus scheme subject to targets
* 35 days holiday a year + bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days yearly up to long‑service awards
* Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life assurance policy
* Medicash policy covering 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 (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
* Run your own caseload of deputyship and trustee matters, both pre‑ and post‑settlement of the PI claim, supervising junior fee earners and providing technical support to the team.
* Attend clients at home, hospital or care/nursing homes to discuss and agree budgets and identify other priorities.
* Liaise with financial advisors on investments.
* Prepare accurate accounts of deputyship cases, including forecasts of expenditure and creating budgets to ensure funding sustainability.
* Manage deputyship applications and other associated applications to the Court of Protection.
* Delegate and supervise tasks to junior team members where appropriate.
* Carry out staff supervision including regular meetings and appraisals.
* Contribute to regular team meetings and training sessions.
* Attend conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours when necessary.
* Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles.
Essential Skills and Experience
* 0‑4 years PQE Court of Protection property & affairs work and experience of setting up and running PI trusts.
* Experience making applications for statutory wills, gifts, etc.
* Strong empathetic interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a range of people with disabilities, their families and care team, as well as other legal professionals.
* High degree of professionalism, pride in your work and commitment to achieve client goals.
* Strong leadership skills, ability to lead and manage a growing team within company budgets and department KPIs.
* Enthusiasm for team building and raising the internal and external profile of the team.
* Ability to train and develop others.
* Ability to interact with colleagues and express opinions in a professional and courteous way.
* Excellent time management – ability to complete tasks within acceptable timescales and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work in an organised way and in line with departmental procedures.
* Ability to apply initiative and forward‑thinking.
* Compliance with office manual procedures.
* Resilience and experience of managing challenging situations.
* Full clean driving licence is desirable.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Working across England, we offer an inclusive, informal, and supportive workplace culture with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunity
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, celebrating diversity and embracing disability confidence.
Application Notice
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
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