- To work alongside senior members of the Department with substantial case files and to provide litigation support, which may include contentious Deputyship work.
- To demonstrate an awareness of clients’ needs and perceptions to the discharge of your work for them and to act promptly, pro-actively and efficiently in relation to all client matters.Â
- Areas of work will include the management of 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
- To have day-to-day contact with clients and act on their individual lifestyle requirements
- Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate to paralegals and trainees.
- To apply proper professional standards (SRA and OPG Deputy Standards) and gaining an awareness of the provisions of the office manual and observing best practice in the prevention of claims against the firm for professional negligence and in particular operating with a high degree of personal organisation.
- To achieve legitimate billing in line with figures to be agreed with the Department/Unit Head.
- To comply with all other departmental procedures including the regulation and control client indebtedness.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of the law in your areas of specialisation and to comply with the continuing professional development requirements.
- To seek to develop and improve the quality of your workload and level of your expertise.
- references will be followed up
- all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily
- proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required
- reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body.
- appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
- Legally qualified as a Solicitor and registered with the SRA, or FCILEx qualified Legal Executive within Court of Protection and Clinical Negligence, with between 3-5 years PQE (Grade B).Â
- Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment
- Right to live and work in the UK e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits
- Appropriate experience of Court of Protection law and practice.
- Ability to maintain and build upon existing client relationships through positive business development and acting as an ambassador of the company.
- Self-organised and proactive
- Ability to take responsibility and solve problems
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements
- Competent in the effective use of Case Management and other IT systems
- The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills