Legal Advisor – Private Client Court of Protection – Taunton

Overview

In this role you support the Private Client Court of Protection practice within a respected UK firm in Taunton. You will manage property and affairs caseloads, liaise with clients, deputies and the OPG, and contribute to business development in a collaborative team. You shape safeguarding and financial management for vulnerable clients while mentoring junior colleagues. This is an opportunity to impact growth strategy while handling complex applications and hearings. You join a practice focused on compassionate, client-centred service and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25-30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Private healthcare
• Pension schemes
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Manage Property & Affairs matters for Court of Protection cases
• Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications (deputy appointments, Statutory Wills)
• Liaise with clients, families, deputies and the Office of the Public Guardian
• Oversee bank accounts, investments, benefits, budgeting and payments
• Draft legal documents such as witness statements and court applications
• Represent clients or deputies at Court of Protection hearings
• Supervise and mentor junior team members (paralegals, legal assistants)
• Investigate potential financial abuse and safeguard client interests
• Support business development and networking initiatives

Key requirements

• Associate-level experience or equivalent in Private Client and Court of Protection work
• Strong interpersonal and client care skills
• Exposure to property and affairs matters with a compassionate approach
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and make sound decisions
• Excellent drafting and organisational abilities
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team development
• Commercial awareness and proactive attitude toward growth and innovation

• strong interpersonal skills
• client care
• compassionate approach
• Court of Protection
• deputy appointments
• Statutory Wills

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