Court of Protection Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our team in the Court of Protection department. As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will provide litigation support and work closely with senior members of the team to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

• Provide litigation support, including contentious deputyship work, in collaboration with senior members of the Court of Protection department.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clients' needs and act promptly, proactively, and efficiently in all client matters.
• Manage Property and Affairs Deputyships, working with brain-injured and vulnerable clients.
• Handle Trust management, assisting with tax affairs, and preparing accounts.
• Draft Personal Injury Trusts, Statutory Wills, Welfare Deputyship applications, and other associated applications to the Court of Protection.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with clients, attending to their individual lifestyle requirements and ensuring accurate records and payments.
• Delegate and supervise tasks to paralegals and trainees when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law and fulfill continuing professional development requirements.

• Qualified Solicitor registered with the SRA or FCILEx qualified Legal Executive within Court of Protection and Clinical Negligence.
• Extensive experience in Court of Protection law and practice.
• Self-organised and proactive, demonstrating problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and the ability to adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Proficiency in Case Management and other relevant IT systems.
• Excellent prioritisation, deadline management, and ability to work under pressure.

• 28 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.

We are committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.