Court Of Protection Solicitor

London EC4R, United Kingdom
Fieldfisher
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About the job Our specialist Court of Protection team is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join the growing team and deal with a busy and varied caseload Responsibilities

  • Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
  • Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
  • Working closely with the firm\'s Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
  • Assisting senior team members with complex cases
  • Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
  • Drafting annual Deputy Reports
  • Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs
  • Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
  • Dealing with relevant administrative tasks
Key Skills & Experience
  • Strong academics
  • Qualified lawyer or CILEX professional with relevant experience as above
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
  • Strong client focus and excellent communication skills
  • Strong IT skills
  • Team player
  • Enthusiasm and proactivity
  • Previous experience as a Solicitor in an established Court of Protection department would be highly advantageous
Culture & personal development We\xe2\x80\x99re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don\xe2\x80\x99t believe in squashing people\xe2\x80\x99s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself. We\xe2\x80\x99ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that\xe2\x80\x99s through allowing you to \xe2\x80\x9caccess all areas\xe2\x80\x9d across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure your talents are being nurtured.

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world\'s most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences. We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients\' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.

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  • Job Id
    JD3018506
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London EC4R, United Kingdom
  • Education
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