Court of Protection Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor to join its top-tier team in Reading. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage high-value deputyships and private trust cases while supporting vulnerable clients. You will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring clients' best interests are prioritized and mentoring junior colleagues. The firm provides a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a broad caseload with opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding area of law. If you are passionate about client-focused legal work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ PQE in Court of Protection or Private Client work.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value deputyships and private trust cases.
• Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications.
• Liaise with case managers and financial specialists.

Skills

Client Relationship Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Compassion and Professionalism

Education

2-5 PQE in Court of Protection or Private Client

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor

• 2-5 PQE
• Top-Tier Law Firm
• Reading based role

Are you a Court of Protection Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a leading Legal 500 firm?

Our client, a highly regarded full-service law firm in Thames Valley, is expanding its Court of Protection team in Reading and is seeking a solicitor (2-5 PQE) with a passion for supporting vulnerable clients and handling complex deputyship matters.

Why Join This Firm?

Top-tier Legal 500 firm known for excellence in Private Client and Court of Protection work
A collaborative and supportive environment with structured career progression
Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options
A broad, high-quality caseload working with HNW individuals, clinical negligence clients and personal injury claimants
Opportunities to develop expertise in a specialist and rewarding area of law

The Role

As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will:
Manage high-value deputyships and private trust cases, ensuring clients’ best interests are prioritised
Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications, including statutory Wills and personal injury trusts
Assist in the purchase and adaptation of properties, working with surveyors, architects and financial advisors
Oversee clients’ budgets, monitor investments and manage tax affairs
Liaise with case managers, medical experts and financial specialists to provide holistic client support
Support and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development efforts
Handle sensitive cases with compassion, professionalism and discretion

What We’re Looking For

2-5years’ PQE in Court of Protection or Private Client work
Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to provide tailored legal advice
Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal issues in an accessible way
Experience managing multiple tasks, including applications, budgeting and tax supervision
Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances and meet deadlines
Experience in Clinical Negligence or catastrophic injury claims (desirable but not essential)

If you are a client-focused solicitor looking to build your career in a leading Court of Protection team, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV or contact Gayle Woolf for a confidential discussion.

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