Court of Protection Solicitor

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

Job summary

Service Care Legal is expanding its Court of Protection team and seeks a Solicitor from NQ to 4 PQE to handle Property & Affairs matters in North West London. You will prepare Court and Statutory Will applications and represent clients at COP hearings, while coordinating with Deputies and families.

The role focuses on high-value estates, addressing financial abuse, and supporting individuals lacking capacity with meticulous, client-focused service.

Qualifications

• NQ-4 PQE Solicitor with COP experience preferred.
• 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 COP team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Client communication

Organisation

Education

Qualified 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.

ROLE

Court of Protection Solicitor

PQE

NQ to 4 years' PQE

LOCATION

North West London

SALARY

£40,000 to £60,000

The Role

• Handling Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
• Preparing Court and Statutory Will applications.
• Attending and representing clients at Court of Protection hearings.
• Investigating potential financial abuse.
• 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.