Overview
In this role you will manage a private client-focused caseload within Court of Protection matters, collaborating with senior lawyers to develop your expertise. You will handle cases from instruction to conclusion, maintaining client contact and delivering tailored advice. The position offers exposure to related private client work and a clear path for progression in a supportive team. A strong focus on organisation, client service and business development helps drive department growth within a growing Somerset private client practice.
Pay / Benefits
- private medical insurance
- enhanced pension options
- annual salary reviews
- flexible time allowances
- increasing holiday entitlement with service
- free and discounted legal services
Responsibilities
- Manage your own Court of Protection caseload from instruction to conclusion
- Maintain regular client contact and provide tailored legal advice
- Prepare and progress legal documentation to case milestones
- Assist with business development and contribute to department growth
- Potential exposure to estate administration, trust administration, will drafting, and lasting powers of attorney
Key requirements
- Recent experience managing a Court of Protection caseload in a private client setting
- Strong communication and client care skills
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oyez Forms beneficial but not essential
- Full UK driving licence
- strong communication
- client care
- excellent organisation
- Court of Protection
- attorneyship
- estate administration
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