This is a leading, award-winning specialist firm in Court of Protection and Private Client services. Recognised for its expertise, it prides itself on delivering first-rate services to clients in this niche field. As the firm continues to grow, it is seeking two Fee Earners (Grade B/C COP rates) – either solicitors or legal executives – to join its expanding team.
This specialist firm supports clients in-house with additional services including HR, Property and Welfare Benefits. The team handles a wide variety of complex and high-value cases, making this an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to grow.
Clients include:
- Individuals who have lost capacity following birth injury, accident or illness (e.g., dementia), with damages from personal injury or clinical negligence claims
- Those involved in high value contested cases with jurisdictional issues and financial abuse investigations
The Role:
You will manage a caseload of Property and Affairs files and assist senior team members with more complex cases. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Property and Affairs files, supported by Case Workers and trainee solicitors/paralegals
- Supervised by one of 3 specialist COP Directors
- Assisting senior team members with complex Property and Affairs files
- Providing daily advice on practical and legal issues, undertaking applications to the Court
- Involvement in contested and high-value cases, including those with jurisdictional issues and financial abuse investigations
- Frequent contact with clients, families and case management teams
Hybrid Working:
- Initially 2-3 days in the office per week, reducing to 1-2 days as needed
- Flexibility to work remotely for part of the week
- Hybrid working arrangements are personalised to suit individual and team needs
Key Experience & Skills:
- Professional Deputyship: Experience with high-value, complex matters
- Court of Protection Applications: Experience managing cases and submitting applications
- Contested COP Matters: Preparing instructions to counsel, court bundles and other documentation
- Advice on LPAs & Lay Deputyship: Providing support to families on legal applications
- Financial Abuse Investigations: Conducting investigations and providing legal advice
- Knowledge of Welfare Issues & Care Funding: Familiarity with local authority/NHS funding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Experience: 2+ years in Court of Protection/Property and Affairs work (pre- or post-qualification)
If you're passionate about making a difference in the Court of Protection field and want to thrive in a supportive, flexible working environment, we would love to hear from you.