Court of Protection Solicitor 4 PQE-Partner

Our client a wellestablished fullservice law firm situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre is currently in the process of expanding its legal team. With a commitment to delivering comprehensive legal solutions across a diverse spectrum of practice areas the firm is dedicated to fulfilling the legal needs of its clients.

We are thrilled to present a unique opportunity for a Court of Protection professional to join their Private Client department located in their newly established Newcastle city centre office. In this role you will be an integral part of the team providing crucial legal counsel to individuals facing complex situations within the Court of Protection framework.

Role Overview:

As a successful candidate your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing the financial affairs and personal welfare of individuals with limited mental capacity under the jurisdiction of the Court of Protection.
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with clients their families and relevant stakeholders such as care providers benefits agencies financial institutions local authorities and government bodies.
  
• Offering support to a diverse clientele on issues ranging from financial planning and management to care arrangements.
  
• Providing comprehensive assistance across a wide range of matters including liaising with benefits agencies managing financial matters (including engagement with financial advisors) bill payment and interaction with social services or care providers.
  
• Serving as a Court of Protectionappointed Professional Deputy.
  
• Delivering exceptional client service while handling intricate legal matters within the Court of Protection domain.
  
• Contributing to business development initiatives within the Private Client team and the broader firm.
  

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Proven experience in acting as a Court of Protection appointed Professional Deputy.
  
• A track record of collaborating closely with Case Managers Financial Advisors and Local Authorities.
  
• Expertise in Mental Capacity work.
  
• Ambitious and proactive with the ability to effectively manage a demanding workload.
  
• Demonstrated experience in business development and leadership in client matters.
  
• Proficiency in both collaborative and independent work environments.
  
• Strong sense of accountability.
  
• Commercial awareness.
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and the capability to handle substantial caseloads and projects.
  
• A commitment to the firms growth and a proactive approach to contributing to its ongoing success.
  

Benefits

Our client offers competitive compensation an outstanding benefits package and flexible working arrangements including hybrid options. Their brandnew cuttingedge offices are conveniently located in Newcastle City Centre providing an exceptional working environment.

• Life assurance equivalent to 3 times salary
  
• Enhanced paid family leave*
  
• Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days paid holiday each calendar year which increases to 26 days after 5 years of continuous service and 27 days after 8 years. Plus all bank holidays as paid leave.
  
• Option to buy additional holidays
  
• Employer pension contributions up to 5% of salary *
  
• Enhanced sick pay provisions providing full pay for a minimum of 20 days in any rolling 12month period once probation period has been successful.
  
• Flexible hybrid home/office working for many employees*
  
• Birthday day off work*
  
• Season ticket loans available for bus/rail/Metro passes
  
• A 1000 (inclusive of VAT) contribution towards legal fees per each financial year. Discounts are also available for family members*
  
• 100 per year contribution to eye tests and VDU prescribed glasses / lenses
  
• Payment of professional subscriptions where applicable
  
• Professional development and an excellent career development policy
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Employee introduction bonus of up to 1500
  
• Wellbeing and diversity initiatives
  
• State of the art new offices in Newcastle City Centre
  

*some terms and conditions apply

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