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Job Title: Senior Court of Protection Solicitor 

Salary: Up to £75,000

Location: Worthing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm based in West Sussex. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Adviser with particular Court of Protection experience to join a growing Private Client department.

We are seeking candidates with 6 to 10 years PQE who are looking to join a highly reputable firm as part of an ambitious growth strategy. We are looking for candidates who are keen to bring value to an already established firm on a Permanent, Fixed Term Contract or Locum basis.

Duties include:

To handle a caseload of matters relating to the court of protection

Working closely with a range of clients to provide fast and pragmatic advice

Working with marketing strategies to attract new clients and developing relationships with current clients

Assisting in development opportunities internally and externally

Working collaboratively with senior team members and delegating appropriate work to junior reports

The successful candidate will have:

Relevant experience working in a Private Client department

Some knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Ability to manage your workload, knowing when to delegate and when to request additional input, to provide the best client service

An understanding of clients as our business partners & the importance of knowing what is key for them

A willingness to engage in business development

Ambition, leadership capability and vision to work as a team to grow the business

Package:

Up to £70,000

Excellent benefits

Join this highly reputable firm that is one of West Sussex’s largest and oldest legal practices. They offer a fresh approach and work hard to maintain loyalty and trust. The opportunity to join a growing Private Client department is one not to be missed!!

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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