Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection

Irwin Mitchell; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wales seeks a skilled individual to manage multi-million-pound settlements and support vulnerable clients. Responsibilities include overseeing property transactions, managing a caseload, and collaborating with solicitors. Applicants should have 4 to 8 years of PQE and experience with clients affected by serious injury or illness is desirable. The firm offers flexible working options and generous benefits including a pension scheme and volunteering days.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Volunteering days

Health membership

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Court of Protection procedures and litigation.
• Ability to manage complex cases with precision.
• Understanding of issues faced by clients affected by serious injury or illness.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-million-pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts.
• Chair annual review meetings.
• Oversee property transactions and care arrangements.
• Run own caseload of property and affairs matters.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Caseload Management

Teamwork

Client Advocacy

Education

4–8 years PQE

Job description

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

• Managing multi-million-pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts
• Chairing annual review meetings
• Overseeing property transactions and care arrangements
• Preparing statutory will applications
• Running your own caseload of property and affairs matters
• Supporting the Deputy in delivering high-quality, client-centred services
• Collaborating with solicitors and paralegals to ensure seamless support
• Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who :

• Is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can manage complex caseloads with care and precision
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed to making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives

Requirements

Requirements

• 4–8 years PQE
• Strong understanding of Court of Protection procedures and related litigation
• Experience working with clients affected by serious injury or illness (desirable)
• Private client experience (desirable)

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 our 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!

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.