Court of Protection Lawyer

Are you looking to grow your career in Court of Protection law within a truly supportive, forward-thinking environment?
 
If yes, then our client’s offering a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1-4 years’ experience) to join a highly respected team specialising in high-value and complex Property & Affairs matters.

Whether you're currently in a specialist COP team or handling a mixed Private Client/COP caseload — or even working within a Local Authority — we’d love to hear from you.
 
In this position you’ll: 

- Manage your own Property & Affairs caseload, with support from experienced Case Workers, Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals
- Work under the guidance of a specialist COP Director, with structured mentoring and development
- Collaborate on complex and contested matters involving jurisdictional issues and financial abuse investigations
- Gain daily exposure to sensitive, high-impact cases involving individuals with acquired brain injuries, dementia, and other capacity-limiting conditions

 With this opportunity you will: 

- Learn from leading specialists, including a nationally recognised OPG panel deputy
- Access clear routes for advancement and specialism
- Build expertise in high-value, sensitive and contested Court of Protection cases 

This leading law firm offers: 

- A minimum of 2 days a week in the office, with more if preferred
- Full support to get set up for successful home working (IT and furniture provided)
- Initial full-time office attendance for a smooth onboarding experience 

They also offer market-leading benefits that include: 

- 25 days holiday + additional time off at Christmas
- Private healthcare after 3 months
- Life insurance (3x salary)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Annual bonus for firm performance and personal time target achievement
- Attendance bonus
- Long service bonuses at 5, 10, and 15 years
- Home office setup support (IT equipment & furniture) 

We’re keen to speak with those who have 1–4 years’ experience in Court of Protection/Property & Affairs work, whether pre- or post-qualification.

If you have experience with any of the following, you’ll fit right in: 

- Professional Deputyship (including high-value cases)
- Court of Protection applications
- Contested matters and counsel instructions
- Financial abuse investigations
- Knowledge of care funding options and welfare issues
- Familiarity with LPAs, lay deputyship, and DoLS

Ready to step into a role where your development is as important as the work you do?

Apply today and join a firm where people stay, grow, and make a real difference.