Court of Protection Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a supportive team in Birmingham. The role involves handling new enquiries, managing client relationships, and drafting key legal documents. The ideal candidate should have experience in Court of Protection work and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between office and home work.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Paid birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Court of Protection work.
• Strong communication skills necessary for client interaction.
• Ability to work empathetically with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle new enquiries and build client relationships.
• Draft Deputyship applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Manage caseloads involving clients' property and financial affairs.
• Liaise with families and other professionals.
• Stay updated with relevant laws and standards.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Empathy with vulnerable clients

Confidence with IT systems

Organizational skills

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor – Birmingham - 2 days in the office | Flexible hybrid working

Looking for the next step in your Court of Protection career? This role offers the chance to work within a developing team in Birmingham where your input will help shape how the department grows and succeeds.

You’ll be working closely with the Deputy and Head of Department, gaining exposure to a wide variety of matters. From helping individuals plan for later life to supporting those who have lost capacity through injury or illness, your work will have a direct and positive impact on clients and their families.

What the role involves:

• Handling new enquiries and building client relationships
• Drafting Deputyship applications, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other key documents
• Managing caseloads involving clients who need assistance with their property and financial affairs
• Liaising with family members, case managers, care homes and financial advisers
• Preparing deputyship accounts and keeping files court-ready
• Staying up to date with the Mental Capacity Act, Court of Protection Rules and Deputy Standards
• Supporting Senior Lawyers on high-value, complex cases (often exceeding £1m)

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in Court of Protection work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work empathetically with vulnerable clients and their families
• Confidence with IT systems and case management software
• Organisational skills to keep on top of deadlines and varied workloads

Experience with Wills, Probate, or Trusts would be a bonus, but it’s not essential.

Why this role?

This is more than just another Solicitor position. It’s an opportunity to grow in a new and supportive, approachable team while enjoying the flexibility modern Lawyers need. You’ll usually spend two days per week in the office, making use of bright, modern facilities, with the rest of your time working from home. Travel to meet clients face-to-face is part of the role, but there’s flexibility around how this works in practice.

What’s on offer?

The role comes with a generous holiday allowance, a paid birthday day off and an additional paid day each year to support a chosen charity or community group. Employees also benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme, a bonus scheme and regular social events, including summer and Christmas parties. There are excellent opportunities for training and professional development, as well as practical benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, travel season ticket loans and a death in service benefit. The firm also offers referral rewards for bringing in new work or team members.

To hear more about this Court of Protection Solicitor role, please contact Rebecca Healey at G2Legal Recruitment or apply online.