- Manage a variety of professional and lay deputyship caseloads from application through to administration.
- Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications, including professional, lay, trustee, and interim/urgent applications.
- Provide expert legal advice to union clients through a free legal advice service.
- Collaborate with case managers, carers, clients, and their families to deliver tailored support.
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience managing deputyship files, particularly involving brain injury cases.
- Strong knowledge of the Court of Protection and relevant law.
- Ability to run a caseload independently from the outset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competence in file management and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to client care.
- Ideally, a qualified Solicitor (NQ – 5 years PQE), though equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus 4 days Christmas shutdown.
- Benefits include Perkbox, Medicash, and a workplace pension (Employee 5%, Employer 4%).
- Hybrid working model (50/50 split) after at least one month of training, or longer depending on training needs.
- Free parking available on-site.