Court of Protection Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Legal is assisting a respected Legal 500 firm to recruit a Solicitor at NQ-4 PQE for its specialist Court of Protection team. The focus is on Property & Affairs, handling complex, high-value estates while supporting individuals who lack capacity and their families.

You will manage a varied caseload with Deputies, preparing court applications, attending hearings, and assisting with estate administration and asset management.

Qualifications

• NQ-4 PQE Solicitor with Court of Protection experience preferred.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Strong communication, able to explain complex matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Handle Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
• Prepare Court and Statutory Will applications.
• Attend and represent clients at Court of Protection hearings.
• Assist with estate administration and asset management.
• Liaise with the OPG, Deputies, families and other professionals.

Skills

Court of Protection

Property & Affairs

Court hearings

Estate administration

Education

NQ-4 PQE Solicitor

Job description

Service Care Legal are working with a respected Legal 500 firm is expanding its specialist Court of Protection team and is seeking a Solicitor at NQ-4 PQE.

The role focuses on Property & Affairs, working on complex and high-value estates while supporting individuals who lack capacity and their families.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload alongside experienced Deputies, including:

• Handling Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
• Preparing Court and Statutory Will applications.
• Attending and representing clients at Court of Protection hearings.
• Assisting with estate administration and asset management.
• Liaising with the OPG, Deputies, families and other professionals.

About You

• NQ-4 PQE Solicitor, ideally with Court of Protection experience.
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters clearly.
• Proactive, client-focused and keen to develop within a specialist COP team.