Court of Protection Team Leader

1 week ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Irwin Mitchell Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate to lead our Court of Protection team, providing expert guidance and support to clients and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a high-value and complex caseload within the Court of Protection, ensuring seamless service delivery to clients.
  • Lead a small team, providing coaching, mentoring, and goal-setting to ensure team success.
  • Develop and implement business development strategies to grow client relationships and support Partners in business growth.
  • Proactively undertake litigation activities, maintaining attention to detail and delivering excellent client service.
About You

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with a passion for Court of Protection matters, who can effectively supervise and lead small teams to success. Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified lawyer status via traditional SRA route or CILEX.
  • Ability to effectively lead small teams and manage complex caseloads.
  • Aptitude for business development and passion for growing strong client relationships.
  • Demonstratable technical experience gained within Court of Protection and understanding of the litigation process.
Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including:

  • 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays.
  • Generous and flexible pension schemes.
  • Volunteering days - two days per year for a cause of your choice.
  • Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our colleagues can flourish. Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are, and we have established inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.



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