Partner/Senior Solicitor - Court of Protection (Leeds)

at  Fletchers Solicitors

LOCATION: LEEDS / HYBRID BASED IN OUR LEEDS OFFICE WITH A GREAT BALANCE OF WORKING FROM HOME TYPICALLY 3 DAYS PER WEEK

If you are looking for a new role in a growing company that offers a great work life balance, fabulous benefits, and will support you and your goals, then this could be the role for you! The team has seen exceptional growth in the past year and expects to build on this growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead an existing team and grow with us.

• You will be running your own caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, both pre and post settlement of the litigation claim whilst supervising junior fee earners and providing technical support to the team.
• Attending clients at their home, or in hospital or in care/nursing homes, to discuss and agree budgets and identify other priorities.
• Liaising with financial advisors on investments.
• Preparing accurate accounts of Deputyship cases including forecasts of expenditure on Deputyship and Trustee cases, including creating budgets to ensure funding sustainability.
• Management of Deputyship applications and other associated applications to the Court of Protection.
• Delegate and supervise tasks to junior team members where appropriate.
• Carrying out staff supervision to include regular meetings and appraisals.
• Contribute to regular team meetings and training sessions.
• To actively engage in business development plans.
  The above list is not exhaustive of any other tasks, which may be required.
  We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.