Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Solicitor - Court of Protection
Stephensons Solicitors LLP, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
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Role: Solicitor - Court of Protection Reports to: Department Manager Salary: Dependent on experience Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA Hours: 35 hours per week
The Role As a Court of Protection Solicitor at Stephensons, you’ll provide expert advice, assistance, and representation to family members and litigation friends acting on behalf of vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity. You’ll manage your own caseload of welfare proceedings efficiently and profitability, with a focus on delivering exceptional client care. You may visit clients in care settings and attend court, playing a vital role in safeguarding the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people while contributing to the development of the department and seeking opportunities to grow our work in this important area.
What you’ll do includes continuing to read about the team and meeting Sophie Maloney, Partner and Head of Court of Protection.
What You’ll Be Doing
Advising and supporting clients in Court of Protection health and welfare proceedings.
Visiting vulnerable adults in care settings to provide clear, sensitive legal guidance.
Drafting Court applications, preparing case action plans, and managing files with ongoing risk assessment.
Representing clients in Court (subject to rights of audience) or attending hearings with Counsel.
Responding promptly and professionally to clients, colleagues, experts, and the Legal Aid Agency.
Managing your caseload to Legal Aid Contracting and Law Society standards.
Monitoring work in progress, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and accurate billing.
Delegating and supervising tasks to ensure work is carried out at the right level while developing junior staff.
Keeping up to date with legal developments, training requirements, and CPD.
Reducing financial exposure by managing disbursements and debtors.
Seeking marketing opportunities, cross-referring work internally, and actively promoting the Stephensons brand.
About You You are empathetic, resilient, and passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable adults. You combine legal expertise with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and sensitively. You can manage a busy caseload while keeping a steady focus on compliance, profitability, and client care.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent level of experience.
Experience in health and welfare proceedings in the Court of Protection.
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Previous legal aid experience.
Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management systems.
Desirable
Legal Aid Supervisor status.
Law Society Accreditation in Mental Capacity.
Advocacy experience.
Experience supervising staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Up-to-date understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and Professional Conduct Rules.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify key issues quickly.
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Business awareness and a proactive approach to developing work in the Court of Protection field.
Our Values At Stephensons, we’re proud to be approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive. We’re looking for someone who not only has the technical skills for this role but also shares our commitment to making a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Why Stephensons? Stephensons is an award-winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. We combine ambition with an approachable and down-to-earth attitude, offering long-term career development and progression. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and we are committed to supporting our people.
What we can offer Flexibility: Our hybrid working means you can work from where you feel most productive. We have modern offices in Wigan as well as opportunities to work remotely. We offer flexi time and respect for your personal life; there is no expectation to work long hours. If you choose to work extra hours, you’ll be compensated.
Benefits
Generous annual leave package which increases with service
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Early monthly pay scheme
Life Assurance
Holiday sale & purchase scheme
Well-being package (financial, physical and mental health support)
Free parking
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Will writing service
Season ticket & travel support
Payroll giving scheme
Social events & clubs
Reward and recognition schemes
Internal referral scheme
Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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Solicitor - Court of Protection
role at
Stephensons Solicitors LLP .
Role: Solicitor - Court of Protection Reports to: Department Manager Salary: Dependent on experience Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA Hours: 35 hours per week
The Role As a Court of Protection Solicitor at Stephensons, you’ll provide expert advice, assistance, and representation to family members and litigation friends acting on behalf of vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity. You’ll manage your own caseload of welfare proceedings efficiently and profitability, with a focus on delivering exceptional client care. You may visit clients in care settings and attend court, playing a vital role in safeguarding the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people while contributing to the development of the department and seeking opportunities to grow our work in this important area.
What you’ll do includes continuing to read about the team and meeting Sophie Maloney, Partner and Head of Court of Protection.
What You’ll Be Doing
Advising and supporting clients in Court of Protection health and welfare proceedings.
Visiting vulnerable adults in care settings to provide clear, sensitive legal guidance.
Drafting Court applications, preparing case action plans, and managing files with ongoing risk assessment.
Representing clients in Court (subject to rights of audience) or attending hearings with Counsel.
Responding promptly and professionally to clients, colleagues, experts, and the Legal Aid Agency.
Managing your caseload to Legal Aid Contracting and Law Society standards.
Monitoring work in progress, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and accurate billing.
Delegating and supervising tasks to ensure work is carried out at the right level while developing junior staff.
Keeping up to date with legal developments, training requirements, and CPD.
Reducing financial exposure by managing disbursements and debtors.
Seeking marketing opportunities, cross-referring work internally, and actively promoting the Stephensons brand.
About You You are empathetic, resilient, and passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable adults. You combine legal expertise with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and sensitively. You can manage a busy caseload while keeping a steady focus on compliance, profitability, and client care.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent level of experience.
Experience in health and welfare proceedings in the Court of Protection.
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Previous legal aid experience.
Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management systems.
Desirable
Legal Aid Supervisor status.
Law Society Accreditation in Mental Capacity.
Advocacy experience.
Experience supervising staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Up-to-date understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and Professional Conduct Rules.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify key issues quickly.
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Business awareness and a proactive approach to developing work in the Court of Protection field.
Our Values At Stephensons, we’re proud to be approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive. We’re looking for someone who not only has the technical skills for this role but also shares our commitment to making a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Why Stephensons? Stephensons is an award-winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. We combine ambition with an approachable and down-to-earth attitude, offering long-term career development and progression. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and we are committed to supporting our people.
What we can offer Flexibility: Our hybrid working means you can work from where you feel most productive. We have modern offices in Wigan as well as opportunities to work remotely. We offer flexi time and respect for your personal life; there is no expectation to work long hours. If you choose to work extra hours, you’ll be compensated.
Benefits
Generous annual leave package which increases with service
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Early monthly pay scheme
Life Assurance
Holiday sale & purchase scheme
Well-being package (financial, physical and mental health support)
Free parking
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Will writing service
Season ticket & travel support
Payroll giving scheme
Social events & clubs
Reward and recognition schemes
Internal referral scheme
Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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