Your Role
and What You'll Be Doing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our highly regarded Court of Protection team based in Cambridge.
The Court of Protection team specialises in supporting individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own financial affairs. As one of the UK's leading Court of Protection practices, we act for clients with significant personal injury and clinical negligence awards, helping to safeguard and manage their finances while ensuring their long-term needs are met.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a nationally recognised team. You'll support on a broad range of Court of Protection matters, gradually taking responsibility for your own caseload whilst working alongside experienced lawyers on complex and high-value cases.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the management of Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
- Supporting deputyship applications and the ongoing administration of deputyship cases.
- Working on matters involving trusts, statutory wills, LPAs and wider private client issues.
- Developing relationships with clients, families, case managers and other professionals.
- Assisting with business development initiatives and helping to raise the profile of the team.
- Delivering excellent client service to vulnerable clients and their support networks.
About You
We're looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive who is personable, proactive and genuinely interested in building a long-term career in Court of Protection work.
Ideally, you will have:
- Completed a training seat in Court of Protection, Private Client, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence or a related area, or be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the field.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
- An interest in working with vulnerable clients and supporting them through often complex and sensitive matters.
- Knowledge of deputyships, LPAs, trusts or broader Court of Protection processes would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your post-qualification career within our Cambridge office, gaining exposure to complex, high-value Court of Protection work, excellent mentoring and structured development within one of the UK's leading specialist teams.
We're proud of our values and are looking for people who share them:
- Being pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
- Being approachable, supportive and client-focused.
- Being tenacious in the pursuit of the best outcomes for clients.
- Delivering services efficiently and pragmatically.
- Acting with integrity in everything we do.
Our Approach to Reward and Wellbeing
- 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
- Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
- Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
- Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
- Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
- Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.
We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.
In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category.
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, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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Solicitor - Court Of Protection in Cambourne employer: Irwin Mitchell LLP
At Irwin Mitchell, we pride ourselves on being more than just a law firm; we are a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. Based in Sheffield, our work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering generous benefits such as flexible working options, extensive holiday allowances, and well-being initiatives that prioritise mental health. Join us to be part of a leading medical negligence team where your contributions will help shape landmark cases and deliver justice for those in need.
