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Court of Protection Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Salary

Ā£40,000 - Ā£48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Court of Protection Solicitor position in Exeter focuses on a growing niche in Private Client law, offering satisfaction to those involved.
  • Candidates should have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience and a desire to live and work in Devon long-term.
  • Responsibilities include managing Court of Protection cases, advising on the Mental Capacity Act, and representing clients in hearings.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary along with excellent perks and benefits.
  • Relocators are welcome to apply, provided they can demonstrate a commitment to the area.
Court of Protection Solicitor , ExeterĀ Court of Protection work is continually growing, a niche area of Private Client law that can offer a lot of satisfaction to those working it.Ā Working out of Exeter you'll be happy to pick up a specialist Court of Protection caseload build a presence for yourself and the firm through networking and business development. The Private Client department will also provide leads.Ā It is anticipated you would have upwards of 4 years PE and be interested in living and working in Devon for the long term as is it a fantastic place to base yourself.Ā The successful candidate will have experience with:
  • Running files and work with the Deputy in dealing with the Court of Protection and the OPG.
  • Communicating with the individual and their family to establish long-term relationships and to obtain views and background to assist with ā€œbest interestā€ decisions
  • Advising on the Mental Capacity Act, and provide guidance on family disputes
  • Preparing general Court Applications
  • Preparing Statutory Will Applications
  • Representing the Deputy at Court of Protection Hearings; instruct Counsel as appropriate
  • Investigating suspicions of Financial Abuse
Personal qualities required:
  • Have strong organisational and time management skills
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have good communications skills with an ability to explain complex areas of law in a simple and coherent way
  • Have good attention to detail
If you do not already hold a STEP qualification then then firm would support the successful candidate in the relevant studies to achieve this standard.Ā You can expect to find a very competitive salary together with excellent perks and benefits.Ā Applications from relocators will be considered however you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to live and work in the area.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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