Senior Mental Capacity Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Irwin Mitchell Full time

Our firm is seeking a skilled and empathetic Senior Mental Capacity Solicitor to join our team.

About the Role

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, providing specialist advice and representation in matters relating to the Court of Protection. This includes handling cases involving mental capacity, deputyship applications, and disputes regarding the welfare and finances of vulnerable individuals who have lost capacity due to serious illnesses or elderly clients who have developed conditions such as dementia.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Take instructions from clients and provide legal advice.
  • Manage own caseload while assisting Partners and senior team members on High Value cases.
  • Review cases and other relevant matters with supervisor to ensure quality legal advice is provided.
About You

We are looking for an individual with NQ-3 years PQE, with a Court of Protection background. The ideal candidate should be highly organised, have some experience with Mental Capacity Work, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Our Values

We pride ourselves on being a pioneering and approachable firm, tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives, efficient in the provision of our services, and working with a foundation of integrity.

What We Can Offer

We offer a competitive salary, ranging between £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays, generous and flexible pension schemes, volunteering days, Westfield Health membership, and a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health.

About Us

We are a leading law firm committed to social responsibility, community investment activity, and tackling climate change. Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish.



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