Court of Protection Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Reading; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Reading is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor to manage high-value deputyships and private trust cases. The role requires a solicitor with over a year of experience in client care and communication. This position offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for career progression, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with deputyships, statutory wills and private trusts.
• Familiarity with clinical negligence or catastrophic injury cases is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value deputyships and private trust cases.
• Prepare and submit applications to the Court of Protection.
• Support property purchases and adaptations for clients.
• Oversee budgets and monitor investments.
• Collaborate with specialists to ensure client needs are met.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Drafting

Empathy

Education

Solicitor or equivalent with 1+ years PQE

Job description

• Join a Chambers-ranked, specialist Court of Protection team
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working and unique lifestyle perks

About Our Client

This forward-thinking law firm is recognised for its excellence in Court of Protection work and is ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to wellbeing, the firm offers a supportive environment where professionals thrive.

Job Description

The Court of Protection Solicitor will be:

• Managing high-value deputyships and private trust cases
• Preparing and submitting applications to the Court of Protection
• Supporting property purchases and adaptations for clients
• Overseeing budgets and monitoring investments
• Collaborating with specialists to ensure client needs are met

The Successful Applicant

The Court of Protection Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 1+ years PQE
• Experienced in deputyships, statutory wills and private trusts
• Skilled in client care, communication and drafting
• Empathetic and professional in sensitive situations
• Ideally familiar with clinical negligence or catastrophic injury cases

What\'s on Offer

• A competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Career progression opportunities.