- COP applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney - to take initial instructions from clients and to advise, after consultation with the Supervising Team Leader where appropriate, on the legal action and all alternatives open to the client.
- Drafting and progression of Lasting Powers of Attorney and complex COP applications.
- To manage own caseload of Deputy/Attorney management matters, under supervision of Supervising Team Leader, to include preparation of annual Deputy Reports and to comply with all COP/OPG deadlines; complete claims for Local Authority funding or arrange CHC assessment and arrange annual benefits and financial reviews; attend at client properties to inspect, arrange valuations, etc.
- To keep the client informed as required by the firm's and department's set procedures, to include home visits.
- To run the files allocated in accordance with the firm's and department's set procedures.
- Attend appropriate Business Development events as a representative of the firm. About You
- Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or in the process of qualifying for the same
- Experience within the work types detailed above
- Ability to work professionally and collaboratively and to use initiative
- Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances
- A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach
- Good/up to date IT skills
- To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook
- To be approachable and caring
- To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives
- To be efficient in the provision of our services
- To work with a foundation of integrity.
- Flexible working options - Make work fit around your life, not the other way
- 25 days holidays as standard - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
- Generous and flexible pension
- Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP
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Solicitor/Legal Executive - Southampton, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell
Description
Your Role
and What You'll Be DoingWe are looking for a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive (or someone currently undertaking one of these qualification routes) for our Lifestyle and Estate Planning Team. You will be working within a team focusing on the administration of property and financial affairs and Court of Protection applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney for elderly and vulnerable clients, so experience in these areas is essential.
You'll be able to work quickly and accurately whilst also always giving excellent client care. Given the nature of the role, it's essential that you are an exceptional and confident communicator as you'll work as part of a highly respected team to assist clients and the firm's to the highest of your ability.
If you are looking for the next step in your career and would like to join a friendly and well-respected team, we would love to hear from you.
The role will include:
We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them:
If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer YouWe also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported to work in a way that best suits you. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over how they wish to work subject to role and client requirements.
We have recently been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2023
Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.
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