Court of Protection Solicitor - London Bridge or Streatham

Anthony Gold Solicitors

THE FIRM Anthony Gold Solicitors is a long-established, still-growing law firm ranked among the top 200 firms in England. With decades of experience and a modern, forward-looking approach, we are now considered one of the leaders in our respective fields.   The ethos of our practice is simple yet effective; we are committed to doing what is best for our clients through our expertise, personable approach, ability to build strong relationships and professionalism. THE ROLE You will assist a partner with a catastrophic injury caseload on behalf of clients who have sustained serious life-changing injuries - in particular brain injuries, spinal injuries and serious orthopaedic injuries from which a full recovery is unlikely.    You will assist in all aspects of a busy and interesting caseload to include: * Meeting with new clients to discuss their case and their concerns to support them through the litigation process.   * Liasing with case managers to assist with the provision of timely and high-quality rehabilitation after serious injury.  * Supporting clients with referrals for benefits advice to ensure their maximum entitlement and setting up of personal injury trusts to safeguard damages.   * Collating and reviewing medical records from various sources to include GPs, treating hospitals and other medical providers.  * Organising other items of disclosure clearly and methodically for reference throughout the case.  * Visiting witnesses, note taking and drafting witness statements for review and further discussion.  * Instructing a range of experts to include liability experts, medical and non-medical experts throughout the claim.  * Regular contact with clients in setting up medical assessments and ensuring their safe travel and from appointments.  * Attending conferences with Counsel, note taking, reporting on next steps and conducting follow up tasks.  * Preparing for Court attendances, attending either alongside Counsel or your supervising Partner, note taking and conducting follow up tasks.  * Assisting in the presentation of work in department and team meetings.  PERSON SPECIFICATION * Ideally would have some injury and medical claims experience, but not essential  * Must have an interest in claimant personal injury work and want to further your career in the area.  * Must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to seriously injured people * Must be well organised, use initiative, prioritise appropriately, show attention to detail, manage your own workload and meet deadlines * Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills (be respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic) * Must adopt a “can do” approach, show commercial awareness and represent the department and firm appropriately * Must be reliable, show commitment and be a supportive team player * Must reflect the firm’s culture in your presentation internally and externally.  BENEFITS * Competitive salary * Private Medical Insurance * Life Insurance * Income Protection * Contributory Pension * Discretionary annual staff bonus * Reduced gym membership  * Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers * Season Ticket Loan * Additional 2 days off for Christmas

Anthony Gold Solicitors

THE FIRM Anthony Gold is a successful law firm, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in South London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care.  Our expertise includes Private Clients, Corporate & Commercial, Housing and Property Disputes, Commercial & Civil Dispute Resolution, Injury & Medical Claims and Court of Protection. THE ROLE Are you interested in discovering what it’s really like to work in a law firm? Our Insight Day programme offers motivated students the chance to gain a focused, hands‑on insight into the legal profession. During the day, you will have the chance to meet some of our colleagues, try your hand at tasks that would be given to our Paralegals and Trainee Solicitors, and have the chance to ask questions about career pathways into law. We will also hold a CV workshop towards the end of the day to help you polish your CV and provide career tips.  This placement is ideal for students who are curious about a career in law and eager to participate in small group tasks and discussions in a supportive, friendly environment. PERSON SPECIFICATION This insight day is only open to current college/ Sixth Form students

Anthony Gold Solicitors

THE FIRM Anthony Gold is a successful firm, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. This is an exciting opportunity to excel and progress in a role within Anthony Gold, a firm that actively strives to be the best in the industry and is committed to the development of its people. THE ROLE As a Paralegal, you will work with a team of partners, solicitors, and paralegals in Anthony Gold's Court of Protection department.  Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role: * To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients. * To assist, where requested, in the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision. Take notes in client meetings. * Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their home. * Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments. Also forecast forward spending and creating of budgets. * Day-to-day contact with clients and their individual lifestyle requirements. * Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties  * Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate. * Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm. * May also receive cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team. * Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients. * Produce plain English letters, witness statements, court applications, and other documents as required. * Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm’s terms of business and office manual. * Continue to develop your legal ability  PERSON SPECIFICATION * Able to work to tight deadlines  * Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel. * Good customer focus * Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude * Works well under pressure * Organised and able to prioritise  * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills * Ability to work with figures QUALIFICATIONS A degree in Law and previous experience working in a Court of Protection role is preferred but not essential BENEFITS * Competitive salary * Private Medical Insurance * Life Insurance * Income Protection * Contributory Pension * Discretionary annual staff bonus * Reduced gym membership * Season Ticket Loan * 23 days holiday plus an additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays, which increases to 28 days over a period of 5 years.