Court of Protection Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Bristol is seeking an Associate to enhance its Court of Protection department. The ideal candidate will handle complex cases involving vulnerable clients, providing outstanding legal advice while developing junior staff. Key qualifications include experience in Court of Protection matters and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £62,000 depending on experience, providing a great opportunity to advance your legal career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Court of Protection cases.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its applications.
• Ability to handle property and financial affairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients.
• Manage diverse, complex cases involving age or illness.
• Oversee and develop junior fee earners.

Skills

Dealing with Court of Protection matters

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Property and Financial affairs experience

Job description

Job Description

Associate - Court of Protection – Bristol

Court of Protection Associate Solicitor - Bristol – An exciting opportunity to join growing national firm and develop the Court of Protection department whilst working alongside specialist and established fee earners engaging in a meaningful and diverse caseload.

Summary

• Job title: Associate
• Location: Bristol
• Salary: Up to £62,000 DoE
• Previous Experience: Dealing with a Court of Protection matters and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. Property and Financial affairs experience is essential.

The role

The team prides itself on providing the highest quality advice and achieving the best results for their clients. These clients’ needs will be broad, often complex and arise from age, illness or injury.

You will be working on high-value court of protection matters as well as developing more junior fee earners.

Day to day tasks may include:

• Visiting clients in their homes
• Liaising with family members, care homes, case managers
• working with financial advisors to put financial plans in place

The ideal candidate

The team is seeking a talented and driven Solicitor who i...