Court of Protection Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Court of Protection Associate at a top-tier firm in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work with clients who have lost capacity due to personal injury or clinical negligence, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism. The firm prides itself on a collegial atmosphere and provides a structured pathway for career advancement, with many junior lawyers progressing to esteemed positions. Join a dynamic team committed to achieving beneficial outcomes for clients while enjoying excellent career prospects and mentorship from top-ranked lawyers in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Access to L500 and Chambers ranked lawyers

Excellent career prospects

Qualifications

• 0-3 PQE in Court of Protection law.
• Strong interest in managing damages for clients with lost capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through the Court of Protection.
• Assist clients with budget planning and financial awards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Court of Protection Associate (0-3 PQE) | Top 50 Firm | Bristol

The firm:

Standing firmly amongst the Top 50, this firm operates at the forefront of multiple markets and has a strong focus on client care. Their ethos is to be experts but with a down-to-earth approach, and this culture has yielded outstanding results for clients delivered by lawyers who have a high level of job satisfaction.

Recognised as one of "The Best Law Firms" in the UK by the Sunday Times multiple times, they have teams across the UK who are ranked at the top of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

Lawyers have a structured pathway to reach their career goals, with a solid record of junior lawyers going on to become Chambers-ranked Partners-a source of pride for the firm.

The role:

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated Court of Protection Associate (0-3 PQE) to join a well-regarded practice in Bristol.

This role would suit someone with experience or a strong interest in managing damages for clients who have lost capacity due to personal injury or clinical negligence compensation. You'll be handling cases through the Court of Protection or managing personal injury trusts, as well as assisting elderly clients with conditions like dementia.

You will be involved in the process of acquiring and adapting property, conducting budget planning, obtaining applicable financial awards, and demonstrating a track record in securing beneficial outcomes for clients.

Join their dynamic team as a Court of Protection Solicitor. They are seeking a qualified solicitor with a personable nature, strong critical thinking skills, and a passion for resolving complex legal issues in the Court of Protection domain.

The ideal candidate:

• Court of Protection Solicitor (0-3 PQE)
• Empathetic, committed, and highly professional approach
• Team player who enjoys working in a collegiate atmosphere

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to L500 and Chambers ranked lawyers to learn from
• Excellent career prospects as the practice continues to grow and expand

This is a rare opportunity for a Court of Protection Associate (0-3 PQE) to join an outstanding department in Bristol. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.