Court of Protection Solicitor

yolk recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Bristol seeks a Court of Protection Lawyer to manage complex cases and make significant impacts on clients' lives. This role requires a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years PQE and offers flexible hours and opportunities for career development. The firm champions diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in Court of Protection or Clinical Negligence.
• Solid knowledge of Court of Protection matters.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage Property and Affairs Deputyships.
• Draft Personal Injury Trusts and Statutory Wills.
• Support clients with lifestyle management.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Exceptional organisational skills

Relationship-building

Proficiency in legal IT systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx

Tools

Case Management software

Job description

Overview

Court of Protection Lawyer

Location: Bristol

Salary up to 55k DOE

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a renowned law firm to find a talented Court of Protection Lawyer. If you're looking for a rewarding role that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, this is your opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team.

This is your chance to use your expertise in Court of Protection matters and work on complex, high-value cases while enjoying flexibility and career development.

Responsibilities

• Managing Property and Affairs Deputyships, including working with brain-injured and vulnerable clients.
• Drafting Personal Injury Trusts, Statutory Wills, and Welfare Deputyship applications.
• Supporting clients with lifestyle management, making payments, and maintaining accurate records.
• Supervising and delegating tasks to paralegals and trainees to ensure seamless case handling.
• Providing litigation support for contentious Deputyship work.

Experience you will bring

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx qualification, with 3-5 years PQE in Court of Protection or Clinical Negligence.
• Solid knowledge and experience in handling Court of Protection matters.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in using Case Management and other legal IT systems.

What you will get in return

In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers:

• Flexible working hours, with hybrid options tailored to your needs and departmental requirements.
• Career development opportunities in a supportive and professional environment.
• A chance to work on impactful cases that genuinely change lives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and professional development support.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor looking to make your next career move, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive, rewarding, and client-focused environment. We encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.