NQ Court of Protection Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top100 law firm seeks an NQ+ Court of Protection Solicitor to join their dedicated team in Norwich, focusing on providing tailored legal advice for individuals with diminished mental capacity. This role offers a supportive environment to gain experience while helping vulnerable clients, with a strong emphasis on professional growth. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for this important position in a compassionate legal setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified NQ+ Solicitor or Legal Executive required with experience in Court of Protection matters.
• Ability to support multiple colleagues and a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Passion for helping clients with strong accuracy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on deputyship cases while managing your own caseload.
• Provide tailored legal advice for individuals with diminished mental capacity.
• Engage with clients and their families in a compassionate manner.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

Empathy

Great communication abilities

Creative problem-solving

Education

Qualified NQ+ Solicitor or Legal Executive

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: NQ+ Court of Protection Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Our client is a leading Top100 law firm, dedicated to being the best place to work regionally. With a focus on high-quality work and long-term career opportunities, they are committed to a “human first” philosophy, prioritising the growth and well-being of their employees. recognised in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2024 list and esteemed in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, they are a dynamic team of 450 professionals, including 280 lawyers and 58 partners, with offices across the South-East and London.

About the Court of Protection Team:

The specialist Court of Protection Team is devoted to providing tailored legal advice and support for individuals with diminished mental capacity, often following traumatic brain injuries. The team prides itself on its empathetic, client-centric approach, focusing on protecting clients' best interests

through guidance on deputyship applications, statutory wills, and property & affairs management.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

As an Associate Solicitor, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to secure the best outcomes for clients regarding their private property and financial affairs. Your role will involve supporting experienced lawyers on complex deputyship cases, while also managing your own caseload. This position offers an ideal environment for you to gain valuable experience and confidence at a manageable pace.

You will receive extensive mentoring and support as you establish yourself as a trusted expert in this area of law and work towards greater responsibilities within the team.

What We Look For:

• A qualified NQ+ Solicitor or Legal Executive with prior experience in Court of Protection matters.
• A calm demeanour under pressure, with a proactive approach to work and the ability to support multiple colleagues.
• Strong numeracy skills, accuracy in work, and comfort with budgets and accounts.
• Empathy and confidence in engaging with vulnerable individuals and their families facing challenging circumstances.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration within and outside the team to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Great communication abilities, a passion for helping clients achieve their goals, and a creative problem-solving mindset.

If you possess the necessary skills and experience and are eager to enhance your career within a dedicated Court of Protection Team, we encourage you to apply. Join an organisation that values your growth and prioritises a compassionate approach to legal services.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.