Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor (0–3 years PQE)

GNLaw; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in North London is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor with 0-3 years PQE. This role involves managing welfare cases and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. The firm values social justice and provides hybrid working options, excellent training, and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Quarterly bonus scheme

Excellent training opportunities

Health insurance (after 2 years)

Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Involvement in charitable initiatives

Qualifications

• 0–3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience handling Court of Protection welfare cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of Court of Protection (welfare) cases.
• Work alongside colleagues recognized in Chambers & Partners.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Drafting

Communication

Collaborative

Mentoring

Passion for social justice

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor (0–3 years PQE)

Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor (0–3 years PQE)

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor (0–3 years PQE)

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (commensurate with experience)

Location: Hybrid – GN Law offices, North Finchley, London

Closing date: Friday 6 th June 2025

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a solicitor with 0–3 years post-qualification experience to join our established and respected Court of Protection team. Candidates with significant post-qualification experience may appropriately be considered for an associate position. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer seeking to build a specialist practice in welfare proceedings and develop a meaningful legal career representing vulnerable individuals.

You will be expected to manage your own caseload of Court of Protection (welfare) cases , primarily s.21A applications with a small number of s.16 cases , with minimal supervision . Experience of mental capacity and best interests’ issues is essential, and while supervision experience or complex s.16 casework is not required, it would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic role for a conscientious, driven and organised individual looking to develop their profile in this area of law. You’ll be working alongside colleagues recognised in Chambers & Partners and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of junior staff as your experience grows. For those with up to 3 years’ PQE, we are particularly keen to meet candidates who are ambitious, team-focused, and eager to progress within the firm.

About GN Law

GN Law is a North London law firm with a strong commitment to social justice and a reputation for supporting the most vulnerable in society. We are Lexcel accredited and hold Legal Aid contracts in mental health and community care. Our Court of Protection team primarily represents P in welfare cases . We are often instructed by the Official Solicitor , and we also act for family members.

Our areas of expertise include:

· Court of Protection (health and welfare)

· Claims Against Public Authorities

· Wills, Trusts and Probate

· Family Law

What We’re Looking For

·Qualified solicitor with 0–3 years PQE

·Experience handling Court of Protection welfare cases (s.21A essential; s.16 desirable)

·Excellent organisation, drafting and communication skills

·A collaborative, team-focused approach

·An interest in supervising and mentoring junior staff over time

·Passion for social justice and commitment to supporting vulnerable clients

·Previous experience supervising others

·Chambers or Legal 500 recognition, or an ambition to attain such

·Experience handling complex s.16 cases

Why Join Us?

At GN Law, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to thrive in a firm that values compassion, progression, and professional excellence.

Benefits include:

·Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)

·25 days annual leave

·Quarterly bonus scheme

·Excellent internal and external training opportunities

·Support to obtain Law Society Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation

·Health insurance (after 2 years)

·Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave package

·Cycle to work scheme

·Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

·Involvement in charitable initiatives (e.g. Great Legal Bake, London Legal Walk)

Application Instructions

To apply, please send:

·A covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria

·A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available on our website)

Send your application to [e-mail] by Friday 6 th June 2025 .

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process , with an initial remote interview followed by an in-person interview at our office in North Finchley.

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