What can you expect?
Our specialist Court of Protection team is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join the growing team and deal with a busy and varied caseload.
Fieldfisher's dedicated Court of Protection team provides a specialist deputyship service to brain-injured and elderly clients across the UK who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. We also advise individuals with capacity who wish to set up personal injury trusts to shield damages from means-testing, including acting as professional trustee.
Responsibilities
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Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
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Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
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Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
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Assisting senior team members with complex cases
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Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
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Drafting annual Deputy Reports
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Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs
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Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
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Dealing with relevant administrative tasks
Experience and Knowledge
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Qualified lawyer with 6+PQE, in an established Court of Protection department.
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Strong client focus and excellent communication skills
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Strong academics
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
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Strong IT skills
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Team player
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Enthusiasm and proactivity
Who are we looking for?
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We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
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You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
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In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
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Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
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Modern Office Space: Situated in the prestigious Paradise Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square, Fieldfisher Birmingham has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks..
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Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
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Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Birmingham office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Birmingham ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
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Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
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Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
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Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
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For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
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We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at [email protected].
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
