An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a leading law firm with a highly regarded private client practice. Working as part of a specialist team, you will manage a varied caseload of deputyship and personal injury trust matters while supporting vulnerable clients and their families.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value cases within a collaborative team, with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Role
- Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection deputyship and personal injury trust matters
- Advise clients, families, case managers and other professionals on property and financial affairs
- Work closely with Personal Injury and Medical Negligence teams on litigated and settled claims
- Draft Court of Protection applications and annual Deputy Reports
- Assist with complex deputyship and trust matters alongside senior colleagues
- Coordinate billing, detailed assessment of costs and financial administration
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure exceptional client service throughout
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in Court of Protection
- Strong experience managing deputyship and property and affairs matters
- Experience with personal injury trusts is advantageous
- Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills
- Compassionate and client-focused approach with the ability to manage sensitive matters
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
Attractive salary, benefits and bonus
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist team, working on meaningful and rewarding cases while benefiting from a supportive culture, hybrid working and excellent long-term career prospects.
Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.
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