Court of Protection Solicitor

Gemini Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide leading law firm seeks a dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor for a permanent position. The role involves litigation and advocacy, managing health and welfare cases. Candidates should have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and a clean Practicing Certificate. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and clear opportunities for career growth with hybrid working options in line with company policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive team environment

Clear opportunities for career growth

Hybrid working in line with company policy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in mental capacity welfare work.
• Must have a clean Practicing Certificate at application time.
• Proven ability to manage a demanding caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court of protection litigation and advocacy.
• Manage all aspects of Court of Protection work.
• Maintain accurate time-costing procedures.

Skills

Post Qualification Experience

Mental Capacity Law

Client Care Skills

Advocacy

Networking Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Clean Practicing Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Court of Protection Solicitor (Health & Welfare)

A nationwide leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) Solicitor for highly sought permanent position.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Court of Protection Background:

The Court of Protection adjudicates or resolves disputes that concern adults who lack mental capacity to make decisions. Disputes typically include whether the person has the capacity to make decisions and what is in that person’s best interests.

Our Client's Court of Protection team has been recognised by The Legal 500 for their dedication to achieving the best possible results for their clients and for putting a “tremendous amount of work” into their cases. The team is a multidisciplinary team regularly collaborating with the company’s experts in mental capacity, mental health, community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare and public law.

They are dedicated to clients and support family members and advocates, and are regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor in cases relating to the wellbeing of an individual who lacks capacity, including health and welfare, medical treatment, financial issues and mental capacity.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to Department Director
• Responsible for all aspects of Court of Protection work (health and welfare) and, on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members.
• Conduct court of protection litigation and advocacy in relevant court hearings.
• Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs.
• Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities.
• Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate time-costing procedures.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor/director following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.
• Ensuring compliance with file management.
• You will have a professional, pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the Company.

Key Skills Required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) in handling a case load of mental capacity welfare work
• Mental Capacity (welfare) Accreditation would be desirable but not essential
• Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
• Have extensive experience in dealing with health and welfare Court of Protection-related work.
• Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
• Working knowledge of the publicly funded Court of Protection work and the ability to service privately funded cases
• Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and practice appropriate to PQE
• Previous proven supervisory experience is desirable and working on key performance indicators is essential
• Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
• Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
• Proven ability to manage a demanding caseload and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and organised case records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive team environment
• Clear opportunities for career growth
• Hybrid working in line with company policy

Our Commitment:

We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability.

About Gemini Recruitment:

Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.