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|Description='''Solicitor - Court of Protection'''

Location: Wigan Investment Centre/Hybrid

Salary: Dependent on experience

Expires: 06/01/2025 23:59

* Are you a qualified Solicitor and looking for a new challenge?
* Do you have experience in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, deprivation of liberty safeguards, and appeals?
* Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people, ensuring their rights are protected and their best interests are upheld?
Yes? Then we want YOU!

We are looking for a Solicitor to join our specialist and niche Court of Protection department, you will work alongside a supportive and down to earth team who are genuinely committed to your career and development.

'''The Role:'''

You will be predominantly dealing with health and welfare cases in the Court of Protection, managing a caseload of welfare matters, including applications pursuant to s16 and s21A Mental Capacity Act 2005.

This role allows you to be part of a system that safeguards the rights and dignity of vulnerable individuals. Your work will contribute to improving the lives of those who need it most.

'''What makes this role great?'''

The team deals with a wide range of sensitive and complex cases involving life-changing decisions for vulnerable adults. You will be involved in respectable and ethical work.

Working in this role will expose you to complex legal and ethical dilemmas. This is intellectually stimulating and provides continual opportunities for professional growth and development.

We require an ambitious individual to work with us in our open and collaborative culture, in an environment where you can share your ideas, your voice can be heard and you can get stuck into meaningful, fulfilling work.

'''You:'''

You will need to be a Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate, or Legal Executive with experience in applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Legal aid community care supervisor standard and Law Society Accreditation in Mental Capacity (“ALR”) are not essential but would be desirable.

'''The Team:'''

Our Court of Protection and Community Care team have a strong reputation in this area of work in the Northwest. They are well-recognised in this area of work and have relationships with key referrers of work and other parties.

The team are rapidly expanding, there is a strong focus on the development and progression of our existing employees with a clear structure in place for career development.

Fun Fact: The Partner and Department Manager in this team progressed in the firm from Graduate Paralegal.

Please [https://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/individuals/court_of_protection_solicitors/court_of_protection/ click here] for details about our Court of Protection and Community Care Team.

'''Us:'''

Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.

Why not [https://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/careers/why_stephensons_careers/why_overview/ click here] to see why you should come and work for us.

What else can we offer you?

Click [https://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/careers/reward/ here] to view details of our benefits package

* Agile/remote working
* Flexi time
* Well-being package inc (financial, physical, mental and dietary heath support)
* Free parking
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
* Holiday sale & purchase scheme
* Season ticket & travel support
* Payroll giving scheme
* Social events & clubs
* Internal referral scheme
* Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
* Early monthly pay scheme
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme

See [https://stephensons.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/applicationform/jobpost/176018?aisId=12&src=2&rmId=4400 Stephensons Solicitors LLP's recruitment page] for full details and to apply online.
|Posted=2024-11-26
|Closes=2025-01-06
|News=Yes
|RSS pubdate=2024-11-26 03:10:26 PM
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