Senior Solicitor - United Kingdom - Law Staff Ltd

Description

Are you a 1-year PQE Court of Protection Solicitor looking for a fresh challenge within a leading Legal 500 and Chambers accredited Firm?

Our client is seeking a Solicitor with a passion for access justice with experience across a range of Community Care and Court of Protection work on publicly funded, along with private matters.

The Firm obtain good referral sources from local charities ad NGOs, working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

You will be working with vulnerable clients across a variety of needs, some facing eviction or a lack of community care services.

The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation.

Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services.

Ensuring that local authorities comply with their safeguarding duties
Acting for "P" via a litigation friend or family members in Court of Protection proceedings in relation to P's welfare
Analysing legal matters and advising clients of appropriate course of action.
Dealing with all routine correspondence, negotiations and advocacy

To ensure, where any part of the work within the department is funded by the Legal Aid Agency that requirements are met.

Keeping up-to-date with general legal developments
Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks in accordance with the Office Manual
Experience of Legal Aid funding and using CCMS
Flexible and hybrid working
Bonus scheme
Health Cashback Plan
Wellbeing initiatives
Career development programme
Length of service awards