Court of Protection Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Senior Court of Protection Solicitor to join a well-regarded Birmingham firm, with the option of Milton Keynes and hybrid working. The Court of Protection team is nationally recognised for the quality of work they deliver.

You will handle a full spectrum of Court of Protection matters alongside a highly regarded Partner, with autonomy and exposure to quality instructions. This is an opportunity to contribute to the team’s ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Court of Protection experience.
• 4–10+ years PQE preferred.
• Strong client handling and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage property & financial affairs deputyship applications.
• Support on complex health & welfare matters.
• Advise professional deputies on day-to-day financial management.
• Assist with statutory will applications and investigations into financial abuse.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, families, social workers, and the OPG.

Skills

Court of Protection

Deputyship

Property & Financial Affairs

Client liaison

Education

Qualified Solicitor

PQE 4-10+

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor - Birmingham OR Milton Keynes with hybrid working
PQE 4-10+

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Court of Protection Solicitor to join highly regarded Birmingham firm. Their Court of Protection team are recognised nationally and are well known for the excellent quality of their work.

You will work on a full spectrum of Court of Protection matters alongside a highly ranked Partner, dealing with property and finances for a wide variety of clients. The role offers real autonomy, exposure to excellent quality instructions, and the chance to play a key part in the team's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property & financial affairs deputyship applications
• Supporting on complex health & welfare matters
• Act for professional deputies in day-to-day financial management (e.g. property sales, budgeting, liaising with banks and benefits agencies)
• Assist with statutory will applications, small gifts, and investigations into financial abuse
• Maintain regular contact with clients, families, social workers, and the Office of the Public Guardian