Court of Protection Associate Solicitor
We are looking for an experienced solicitor (preferably a minimum of 3 years PQE) to join our Court of Protection team.
We primarily represent P in welfare cases, most frequently instructed on P’s behalf by the Official Solicitor, and we also represent family members in the Court of Protection.
We are looking for someone who is conscientious, driven, organised, and works well in a team, and who has experience of supervising others. Experience of mental capacity matters, best interests and welfare issues in the Court of Protection is essential. Experience of conducting complex s.16 cases is desirable.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and dedicated to working within this field of work. We are looking for someone with the potential to progress within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression for the right candidate to build their own profile, to work alongside colleagues listed in Chambers & Partners, and to develop an interesting and varied caseload, whilst supervising and assisting in the development of junior members of the team.
Salary
£45,000-£55,000 depending on experience and level of seniority
Benefits
- The opportunity to be part of a team of enthusiastic and supportive individuals who enjoy and excel at what they do
- The opportunity to be involved in fun and charitable events to improve access to justice for all. For example, we support the Great Legal Bake and the London Legal Walk
- Excellent internal training and support to access external training
- Support and guidance to obtain the Law Society’s Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation and to obtain rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave
- An employee assistance programme delivered by Health Assured, an award-winning wellbeing provider
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance after 2 years of employment
- Enhanced maternity leave package
- A cycle-to-work scheme
- Quarterly and annual bonus scheme
To Apply
Please send a covering letter, equal opportunities form and curriculum vitae to hr@gnlaw.co.uk by 9 June 2024.