Court of Protection – Deputyship Team – Solicitor

Role:  Court of Protection Solicitor – Deputyship Team

A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Court of Protection Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.  Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Department Background:  

Our client’s Court of Protection finance team act as professional deputy, managing financial affairs for many vulnerable clients. Clients are referred by the Office of the Public Guardian to Philippa Barton as panel deputy, and by litigation teams acting for incapacitated clients who have recovered damages awards.

You will be responsible for day to day management of our clients’ finances including building good relationships with clients, dealing with one off requests for payments, making applications to the court, managing building projects, managing tax and insurance issues and completing OPG reports. 
The team also act for clients applying to be appointed as lay deputy and deal with probate matters.
The team director is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers. Client testimonials say that the team is “knowledgeable about all things Court of Protection” and they are “empathetic, approachable and diligent.”

The team is fast growing and very busy. The team works closely together and prioritises providing a high level of client care and a very efficient service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to Department Director;
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs;
• Assisting with Court of Protection matters including day to day conduct of deputyship files, deputyship and other Court of Protection applications;
• Updating accounts and completing OPG reports;
• Instructing capacity assessors and financial advisors;
• Drafting trust deeds;
• Dealing with correspondence;
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures;
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;
• Ensuring compliance with file management.

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrate experience in professional property and affairs deputyship work
• A strong academic background with a Law degree
• Clear understanding and knowledge of Court of Protection practice and procedure and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
• Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
• Committed team player,  self -motivated and professional 
• Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment: 
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.   Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you.

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