Overview
In this role you will join a Legal 500-ranked Court of Protection team handling high-value, complex cases involving catastrophic brain injury. You will manage Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, coordinating with clients, families and professionals to ensure compliant, thoughtful outcomes. The role combines hands-on casework with mentoring junior colleagues and helping refine team processes. You will work in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise and influence practice direction.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid and flexible working
- professional development and training
- supportive and collaborative environment
- opportunities to supervise and mentor
- high-value complex matters
- competitive salary
Responsibilities
- Manage own caseload of Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts
- Prepare Court of Protection applications and supporting documents
- Assist with Office of the Public Guardian reports and annual reviews
- Ensure compliance with OPG Deputyship Standards
- Liaise with case managers, families and professionals
- Supervise and mentor junior colleagues
- Develop and improve team processes in the practice area
Key requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE
- Proven Court of Protection experience
- Background in Property & Affairs Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts
- Strong technical knowledge and client care
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a complex caseload autonomously
- Desirable experience with vulnerable or brain-injured clients
- Experience supervising juniors and contributing to business development
- excellent client care and communication
- autonomy and initiative
- team mentorship and collaboration
- Court of Protection law
- Property & Affairs Deputyships
- Personal Injury Trusts
Court of Protection Solicitor in Hampshire employer: eNL Legal Recruitment
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