Court Of Protection Solicitor

Shoosmiths LLP ( Birmingham) A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve "Gold Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. The Firm i am working with are looking for a Solicitor or equivalent to join our specialist and dedicated team in Birmingham. Taking responsibility for your own caseload, you will provide assistance to other lawyers in the team with the day to day administration of all aspect of Court of Protection work including applications for the appointments of Deputies, Statutory Will applications and the ongoing administration of the financial affairs of individuals who lack mental capacity. The ideal candidate will have circa 2 years experience or CILEX equivalent dealing with Court of Protection work and cases. Some experience of wider private client/community care work would be beneficial. Excellent client care skills including a friendly and helpful approach to dealing with queries both from clients and internally. Some knowledge of Welfare matters/public law areas would be beneficial but is not essential. Exceptional attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach to ensure tasks are effectively completed to deadline and urgent work is prioritised. The ability to adapt to change and new practices and remain calm in finding solutions under press Douglas Scott are the Legal Recruitment experts and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. You can therefore apply for our Midlands based legal jobs with confidence, we are a regulated employment agency and will discuss this role with you and seek your approval before submitting your application directly to the decision maker. Please see our website for more legal jobs in the Birmingham and Midlands areas.