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    Solicitor - Southampton, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

    Irwin Mitchell
    Irwin Mitchell Southampton, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    We're a national law firm with a local reach.

    Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' – something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams.

    But we're more than just a law firm – we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs.

    Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.
    We'll value you for who you are and what you bring.

    We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

    We're always looking to support our colleagues in working in a way that best works for them.

    Please do speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working arrangements, including working from home.

    We're looking to add a Solicitor/Legal Executive to our Lifestyle and Estate Planning Team in Chichester or Southampton.

    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:


    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 YouSolicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or in the process of qualifying for the sameExperience within the work types detailed aboveAbility to work professionally and collaboratively and to use initiativeEmpathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstancesA friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approachGood/up to date IT skillsWe're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them:To be pioneering with an imaginative outlookTo be approachable and caringTo be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectivesTo be efficient in the provision of our servicesTo work with a foundation of integrity.

    If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application
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