Court of Protection Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is currently representing a well-regarded West Midlands private practice seeking a Court of Protection solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE to join a specialist team. The role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with one day per week in the office and exposure to high-quality Court of Protection matters.

You will manage a varied caseload, advising on Deputyship, Mental Capacity Act issues, and related applications, with strong client care and a collaborative team environment and

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE and Court of Protection experience.
• Proven experience in Mental Capacity Act matters.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Compassionate and practical approach working with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection matters.
• Advise Deputies and Attorneys on duties and responsibilities.
• Handle Deputyship applications and appointments.
• Oversee Property and financial affairs management.
• Liaise with family members, care providers and professionals.
• Lead applications to the Court of Protection and ongoing case management.

Skills

Court of Protection

4+ PQE

Mental Capacity Act

Client communication

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor | 4+ PQE | West Midlands | Hybrid Working (1 Day Per Week in the Office) | Excellent Benefits Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a highly regarded specialist team in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to work with vulnerable clients and their families, providing expert advice on a broad range of Court of Protection matters while enjoying a flexible hybrid working arrangement and an outstanding benefits package.

The Role

You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload of Court of Protection matters, supporting clients who lack the capacity to manage their own affairs and ensuring that their best interests remain at the forefront of every decision.

The caseload is likely to include:

• Deputyship applications and appointments
• Professional Deputyship matters
• Property and financial affairs management
• Statutory Will applications
• Gift applications
• Contested Deputyship matters
• Advising Deputies and Attorneys on their duties and responsibilities
• Personal Injury Trusts
• Liaison with family members, care providers, financial advisers and other professionals
• Applications to the Court of Protection and ongoing case management

About You

To be considered, you will ideally:

• Be a qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE
• Have proven experience in Court of Protection and Mental Capacity Act matters
• Be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills
• Demonstrate a compassionate and practical approach to working with vulnerable clients and their families

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working with just one day per week in the office
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• High-quality and interesting Court of Protection work
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection specialist seeking quality work, flexibility and long-term career development within a well-respected private practice team.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.