Court of Protection Solicitor
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- £35000 - £45000 per annum + Negotiable DOE + Benefits
- Closing date
- 16 Dec 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Private Client
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
This is an opportunity to work with industry leaders in a very rewarding and challenging area of law. If you have experience in Court of Protection matters as a sole focus or as part of another practice area then this would be an ideal opportunity to work at the highest level.
The firm
This top 50 ranked and top tier in a number of areas in the legal 500. They are multi-award winning, and just recently they won the award for legal employer of the year at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.
The firm are innovative, forward-thinking and what really stands them apart is, despite their size they have a truly people focused approach. There is no better example of this than there growing number of home-grown Partners, the firm have a reputation throughout the industry for nurturing and developing legal talent.
The firm have an impressive client base, which has a growing number of FTSE 250 companies. The practice now stands at over 10 offices nationally, with plans for a new office launch in the near future. You will also find that they have access to a global network, which gives them competitive edge.
You will find a supportive culture, where Partners are accessible to all. The firm have a strong leadership team and ambitious plans to continue to take more market share, making now an exciting time to join the firm.
The role
The firm are seeking to hire an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor into their Birmingham office.
This will be a very interesting role where you will deal with a varied caseload where you will deal with a broad caseload of Court of Protection work. You will work closely with the entire team at all levels and will deal with work including; Deprivation of liberty, Lasting powers of attorney, Deputyship applications, working with care homes and private placements.
Requirements
- You will be a Court of Protection Solicitor with a minimum of 2+ years PQE (there is no upper limit in regard to the amount of PQE, applications are encouraged from even the most experienced of candidates)
- You will have a passion for court of protection work
- Experience of managing and mentoring more junior colleagues is to advantage, but is not essential
- You should have first-class communication skills
- Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of PQE, you will also receive an industry leading benefits package
If this role is of interest then please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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