About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join our Private Client team in Central England. The team is highly rated in both Chambers and Legal 500, and has a range of experience acting for high net worth clients.
The role sits within our specialist Older and Vulnerable Persons (OVP) team. The OVP is a team of lawyers with the expertise and understanding to support and advise older and vulnerable individuals, their families and carers on a range of legal issues. This will involve working with individuals with a range of vulnerabilities, including brain injuries, dementia, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Meetings with vulnerable clients
Liaising with carers, care homes, estate agents and other professionals
Day-to-day management of financial affairs for vulnerable clients, such as:
Reviewing benefit entitlement
Assessing financial resources
Assessing care contributions
Researching products and services the individual may require
Attending clients both in care and in the community
Reviewing care plans
Reconciling bank accounts
Preparing annual deputy reports
Preparing Court of Protection applications including deputyship, statutory wills, trustee removal and gifting.
Preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Undertaking legal research and presenting results in an accurate and timely manner
The successful candidate will be involved in some business development initiatives, including attending networking events (internal and external) and preparing articles, website content and social media posts.
Previous experience of Court of Protection management will be an advantage, but is not essential as training will be provided.
About You
The successful candidate will:
Have a passion for supporting and protecting vulnerable adults
Be able to work as part of a team, offering support to peers where required
Have good communication skills, adapting communication skills to suit the audience
Have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
Be able to deal with sensitive issues and scenarios with empathy and professionalism
Have a Private Client background (or similar)
Be capable of managing a varied workload - prioritising, delegating and diarising tasks
Be willing to contribute to networking and marketing initiatives
Have a willingness to learn new skills and processes
Show initiative through active case management.
Benefits of Working With Us
Private Medical Insurance
Sight tests / Glasses discounts
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
Bonus scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
International secondments for 0-5 PQE
Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
Cycle to Work scheme
Life Assurance
1/3 gym membership contribution
Flu vaccinations
HCR is an equal opportunities employer, celebrating differences and aiming to attract a diverse workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.
If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.
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