At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse cases in Court of Protection and support vulnerable clients.
- Company: Leading law firm with a top-notch private client practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, hybrid working, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and work on meaningful, high-value cases.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' experience in Court of Protection.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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
Salary up to £65,000 plus attractive 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.
Court of Protection Senior Associate in Birmingham employer: Thinking Search
Join a dynamic and supportive team of employment lawyers and paralegals in a fully remote role that offers a professional yet friendly work culture. With a strong focus on employee retention and growth, this organisation provides excellent opportunities for career advancement while you handle a diverse caseload and build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while contributing to a well-respected firm that has seen impressive growth in recent years.
