Location: Warwickshire

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

This opportunity with Rocket Staffing offers a great pathway for a newly qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive interested in joining a Court of Protection Team based in Warwick. Here’s a closer look at the role and what might make you a great fit:

About the Court of Protection Team

The team specialises in advising and supporting individuals with diminished mental capacity, focusing on their unique needs in areas such as:

• Deputyship applications
• Statutory wills
• Property and affairs management

With an emphasis on empathy and a client-first approach, the team strives to protect clients’ best interests, offering tailored guidance in sensitive, often challenging, legal situations.

Your Role Day-to-Day

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll:

• Assist the senior solicitor on complex Deputyships and other matters, providing key support and insight.
• Manage your own caseload, which will allow you to gain hands-on experience.
• Work with clients on private property and financial matters, helping deliver optimal outcomes with respect and understanding.

Growth and Development

This role is designed for professional development, offering:

• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals to build expertise.
• A supportive environment for you to establish your reputation in the Court of Protection field.
• A clear pathway to advance within the team, ultimately taking on more responsibility.

What You Bring

• Qualifications: Newly qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally with experience in a Court of Protection Team or related fields like Private Client or Personal Injury with Mental Capacity Act knowledge.
• Skills: High numeracy and precision, with a comfort level around budgets and accounts.
• Personal Qualities: Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to connect with vulnerable clients and their families.
• Collaborative Approach: Ability to build relationships within and beyond your team, working together to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Proactivity and Creativity: You’re solution-oriented, quick-thinking, and bring a positive approach under pressure.

If you’re passionate about providing dedicated support to clients facing sensitive challenges and excited about growing within a supportive legal team, this could be a great fit.