Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection (5843)

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

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Cardiff seeks a legal professional with 4–8 years PQE to manage complex property and affairs cases. Responsibilities include overseeing multi-million-pound settlements, collaborative teamwork, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate is empathetic, has strong communication skills, and is committed to making a meaningful difference. Benefits include generous holidays, pension schemes, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can manage complex caseloads with care and precision.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to making a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-million-pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts.
• Chair annual review meetings.
• Oversee property transactions and care arrangements.
• Prepare statutory will applications.
• Run own caseload of property and affairs matters.
• Support the Deputy in delivering high-quality services.
• Collaborate with solicitors and paralegals.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication skills

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Legal qualification (4–8 years PQE)

Job description

Overview

You'll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team, working across a varied caseload. You'll have autonomy to act in your clients' best interests, and opportunities to contribute to business development, including converting warm leads into new matters.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Our commitment to social responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It is made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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)

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s onboarding 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, thereby protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre‑employment screening to establish eligibility to work in the UK, conduct criminal record checks and financial checks with our trusted third parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with data protection and other applicable laws.

Benefits

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
• 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.
• Flexible by Choice programme, giving colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
• Wide range of well‑being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace; we have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024.

About Us

We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of a friendly and inclusive environment. We value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We’re always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators.

Locations

We are currently recruiting across three key locations: Bristol, Cardiff, and Southampton.

The Court of Protection Team

The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the property and financial affairs and health and welfare of individuals who lack capacity to do so themselves. Our Court of Protection team is ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 and specialises in managing the property and financial affairs of individuals who lack mental capacity. We support clients who have lost capacity due to serious injury, medical negligence, birth injuries, or age‑related conditions such as dementia.