Associate/Senior Associate - Court of Protection

Irwin Mitchell; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership benefits

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for their Court of Protection team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will manage complex cases and lead a small team while engaging in business development activities. The firm offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with a variety of benefits, including flexible working hours and health membership programs.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with good problem-solving skills.
• Experience in leading small teams.
• Knowledge of Court of Protection or Private Clients.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with attention to detail.
• Experience in Court of Protection or Private Client with LPAs and COP deputyships.

Responsibilities

• Manage high value and complex cases.
• Take leadership duties for a small team.
• Undertake business development activities.

Skills

Qualified lawyer either via traditional SRA route or CILEX

Ability to effectively supervise and lead small teams

Aptitude for business development

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Demonstrable technical experience in Court of Protection

Understanding of the litigation process

Job description

Overview

Associate/Senior Associate - Court of Protection role based in Birmingham. We’re a national law firm with a local reach, focused on helping individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs in a friendly, inclusive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. You will join a dedicated team that specialises in all matters relating to the Court of Protection and will manage a number of high value and/or complex cases. You will also take on leadership duties for a small team, including coaching, mentoring, goal setting and employee relations. You’ll lead on client work and proactively undertake business development activities to support Partners in growing the business and delivering excellent client service.

About You

We are looking for an Associate/Senior Associate with a personable nature, who thinks critically, enjoys solving problems, has a passion for Court of Protection matters and wants to lead a small team. Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Qualified lawyer either via traditional SRA route or CILEX;
• The ability to effectively supervise and lead small teams to success;
• An aptitude for business development and a passion for growing strong client and referrer relationships;
• The ability to manage complex caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service for clients;
• Demonstratable technical experience gained within Court of Protection and an understanding of the litigation process OR;
• Demonstratable technical experience gained within Private Clients with a deep understanding of LPAs and COP deputyships.

Our Benefits – What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

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. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.

We carry out pre-employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.