Court of Protection Associate

Liberty Towers; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Towers in North Hampshire is recruiting a Court of Protection Associate to handle deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, offering direct client contact and meaningful, life-changing work.

You will manage your own caseload with supervision, support junior colleagues, and contribute to processes and business development while ensuring compliance with OPG Deputyship Standards and strong drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years PQE in Court of Protection work.
• Experience handling deputyships and personal injury trusts.
• Completion of STEP examinations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Court of Protection applications and witness statements.
• Assisting with expert witness statements and OPG reports.
• Managing clients’ affairs in line with Deputyship Standards.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating with the team.
• Contributing to team processes and business development.

Skills

Court of Protection work

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Time management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Court of Protection Associate | 2–5 years’ PQE | North Hampshire

We’re recruiting for a leading UK and international law firm seeking a Court of Protection solicitor to join its growing team.

The team supports individuals and families affected by catastrophic personal injury, including serious brain injuries and substantial compensation awards. This is an opportunity to build lasting client relationships while handling complex work that makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

The role

You’ll manage an allocated caseload of deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, with support from a senior colleague and a paralegal. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing Court of Protection applications and supporting witness statements.
• Assisting with expert witness statements and OPG reports.
• Managing clients’ affairs in line with OPG Deputyship Standards.
• Working closely with clients, their families and case managers.
• Supporting junior colleagues through mentoring and delegation.
• Contributing to team processes and business development.

Alongside financial management, the team’s work involves matters such as care funding, welfare benefits and mental capacity.

About you

You’ll be a qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE and experience in Court of Protection work, comfortable managing your own caseload with supervision.

You’ll bring a sound understanding of OPG Deputyship Standards, strong drafting and communication skills, and an organised approach to a busy workload. The firm also lists completion of some or all STEP examinations among its requirements.

A collaborative approach, confidence in building client relationships and an interest in business development will help you succeed in this role.