Court of Protection (Property & Finance) Solicitor

Court of Protection (Property & Finance) Solicitor NQ-1 years PQE I Warwick

The firm:

Operational for almost two centuries, this firm has a strong presence in Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands area. They have a rich legacy of serving the local community, and it's their transparent and reassuring approach that has kept them the first choice for private individuals and businesses in the community who need reliable legal services.

There is a palpable sense of team spirit at the firm with colleagues pulling together to support each other and drive forward their success as a collective.

They want to work in collaboration with you to make sure that you can develop in the way you want to, and have up-to-date technology and infrastructure in place so that you can concentrate on the legal work that matters to you.

The role:

Due to continued expansion, this firm is looking to appoint a Court of Protection (Property & Finance) Solicitor NQ-1 years PQE to join their high-quality practice in Warwick.

You will be responsible for running a caseload of Court of Protection Property and Finance matters.

This will involve making applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of professional and lay deputy, new trustee applications, statutory wills, and statutory gift applications.

In addition, you will be responsible for a wide range of day-to-day matters relating to client's finances, care and legal needs. This will include but not be limited to: obtaining capacity reports, assisting with care funding issues, making care arrangements, referring continuing healthcare queries, applying for and reviewing entitlement to benefits, managing personal budgets, liaising with financial advisors and discussing investment recommendations with Deputies, Trustees and other professionals as necessary, preparation of annual Deputy reports to the Office of the Public Guardian, preparing tax returns, arranging property insurance, dealing with purchase and sale of properties and dealing with any other property and finance matters required.

The ideal candidate:

• Court of Protection (Property & Finance) Solicitor NQ-1 years PQE
• High organised, efficient with a keen eye for detail
• Team player and willing to get stuck in with the department

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package with flexible working
• Access to interesting, complex and varied work
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced and reputable lawyers

Opportunity for a Court of Protection (Property & Finance) Solicitor NQ-1 years PQE looking to join a dedicated team operating out of Warwick.