Court of Protection Senior Associate

Absolute Law Recruitment are currently seeking a Court of Protection Senior Associate 5yrs+ PQE for an award winning regional firm close to Reigate in Surrey.
You will be joining a team to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to clients and family members within the-context of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation.- You will provide detailed, high quality advice to clients in the appropriate areas of law.
Details:-
- Acting for parties in Court of Protection proceedings concerning health and welfare, property and financial affairs, and serious medical treatment.
- Acting for parties (including the protected party) in proceedings brought under the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court concerning health and welfare, property and financial affairs, and serious medical treatment.
- Advising on issues relating to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and issuing proceedings where necessary/appropriate.
- Recognising, and bringing-civil claims, judicial review claims, and other claims (such as discrimination claims) arising.
You will maintain a full and orderly file with comprehensive attendance notes of all meetings and telephone calls, and following the firm''s system of time recording in a timely and accurate manner.-
At all times, having strict regard to the Solicitors Regulation Authority''s Standards of Professional Conduct and Ethics, and in particular to the strict requirement of confidentiality of clients'' affairs;
This opportunity offers a competitive salary and superb benefits for the successful candidate.
To discuss further, please give us a call.
Absolute Law Recruitment are working as a recruitment consultancy for this position.