Legal Southwest
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the Southwest’s most highly regarded and forward-thinking law firms.
Our client is looking to recruit a Court of Protection Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their well-established specialist team in Plymouth. This role would suit somebody with experience in Court of Protection work or a solicitor/legal executive from a private client or litigation background looking to move into this rewarding and increasingly specialist area of law.
This is far more than a traditional private client role. The successful candidate will work closely with vulnerable clients, families, support networks and professional deputies, helping to make a genuine difference to people’s lives every single day.
The work is varied, meaningful and often complex, including:
- Property and financial affairs deputyships
- Supporting vulnerable clients with long-term financial management
- Liaising with the Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian
- Managing professional deputy files
- Working alongside case managers, families and healthcare professionals
- Property purchases and adaptations for vulnerable clients
- Trust and care-related matters
- Applications to the Court of Protection
Our client has built an outstanding reputation not only for the quality of their legal work, but also for the culture they have created internally. They are widely recognised as a genuinely supportive and people-focused firm where employees are encouraged to develop professionally whilst maintaining a healthy and sustainable working environment.
The firm has received recognition for both client care and employee wellbeing and is known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership team and commitment to supporting career progression. This is a business where people tend to stay because they feel valued, supported and part of something positive.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Have experience in Court of Protection, private client or litigation work
- Be compassionate, empathetic and client-focused
- Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team
- Be keen to build long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts
In return, our client offers:
- High-quality and rewarding specialist work
- Excellent career development opportunities
- A genuinely supportive and friendly team environment
- Strong mentoring and ongoing training
- Competitive salary and benefits
- The opportunity to join a highly respected and growing firm
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to build a long-term career in a highly rewarding specialist area of law within a firm that truly values both its clients and its people.
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