Court of Protection Solicitor – Birmingham

Chadwick Nott; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Senior Court of Protection Solicitor to join our highly regarded Birmingham team with hybrid working, offering exposure to a full spectrum of Court of Protection matters. The role involves handling property and financial affairs deputyship applications and supporting complex health and welfare matters, with autonomy and strong progression opportunities.

Working alongside a highly ranked Partner, you will manage deputyship work, supervise junior Paralegals, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with valid practising certificate in England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Manage property & financial affairs deputyship applications
• Support on complex health & welfare matters
• Act for professional deputies in day-to-day financial management (e.g. property sales, budgeting, liaising with banks and benefits agencies)
• Assist with statutory will applications, small gifts, and investigations into financial abuse
• Maintain regular contact with clients, families, social workers, and the Office of the Public Guardian
• Supervising junior Paralegals and supporting their development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor – Birmingham OR Milton Keynes with hybrid working PQE 4-10+

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Court of Protection Solicitor to join highly regarded Birmingham firm. Their Court of Protection team are recognised nationally and are well known for the excellent quality of their work.

You will work on a full spectrum of Court of Protection matters alongside a highly ranked Partner, dealing with property and finances for a wide variety of clients. The role offers real autonomy, exposure to excellent quality instructions, and the chance to play a key part in the team’s continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property & financial affairs deputyship applications
• Supporting on complex health & welfare matters
• Act for professional deputies in day-to-day financial management (e.g. property sales, budgeting, liaising with banks and benefits agencies)
• Assist with statutory will applications, small gifts, and investigations into financial abuse
• Maintain regular contact with clients, families, social workers, and the Office of the Public Guardian
• Supervising junior Paralegals and supporting their development

This position offers market-leading work and the chance to join an expanding team, with excellent prospects for career progression and development.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working directly with individuals, their family and support networks.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands