Court of Protection Solicitor

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our team as a Court of Protection Solicitor. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established and modern law firm that provides a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and individuals.

• 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.
• Hybrid and Flexible working.

If you are an experienced Solicitor with a passion for providing outstanding Court of Protection work and want to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application via this advert or email us at LHH Recruitment.