Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate

Realm Recruit; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Stockport is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor to manage an existing caseload with autonomy. The role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to department growth. Ideal candidates are ambitious and experienced, with at least 3PQE in Court of Protection law. Competitive salary and supportive culture included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working: 2–3 days WFH

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Career progression framework

Supportive culture

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Court of Protection Solicitor with 3PQE+.
• Ability to manage caseload independently while collaborating with a larger team.
• Ambitious with plans for department development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 25 deputyships and 15 attorneyships.
• Work independently with support from the private client team.
• Deliver excellent service to clients with complex needs.
• Grow the Court of Protection work and build your own team.

Skills

Court of Protection expertise

Autonomy

Commercial mindset

Job description

Overview

• Take ownership of an existing Court of Protection caseload
• Autonomy with support to grow your own team over time
• Hybrid working, career progression and no glass ceiling

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor or Associate looking to carve out their own niche and build something long-term.

You’ll step into an existing caseload of deputyship and attorneyship matters, taking over all Court of Protection work from the wills and probate solicitors, and you’ll have the autonomy to manage this independently.

With the foundations already in place and demand currently being turned away, you’ll be well placed to grow the Court of Protection offering and eventually build your own team.

Who we’re looking for

• Court of Protection Solicitor, 3PQE+
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating as part of the wider private client team
• Ambitious and commercially minded with an interest in developing a department

What you’ll be doing

• Manage an existing caseload of around 25 deputyships and 15 attorneyships
• Work independently day-to-day with support from the wider private client team
• Deliver an excellent service to clients with complex needs
• Grow the Court of Protection workstream and, in time, build and lead your own team

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, DOE
• Hybrid working: 2–3 days WFH
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (with further increases for length of service)
• Career progression framework with clear routes forward
• Supportive culture within a collaborative private client team
• Autonomy to shape your role and the future of the department
• No glass ceiling – genuine long-term opportunities

Contact Kelly Reid

Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.