Senior Court of Protection Solicitor – Hybrid, Career Path

Realm Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

One day per week in Birmingham office

Travel expenses considered

Clear progression pathways

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Realm Recruit is assisting a nationally recognised Legal 500 Court of Protection team in Birmingham to recruit a Solicitor with 5+ PQE. You will manage high-value Property & Finance deputyship matters and collaborate with a team of experts across the firm.

You’ll benefit from flexible hybrid working, with one day a week in the Birmingham office, and a clear progression pathway toward Legal Director or Partner within a leading specialist practice.

Qualifications

• Court of Protection solicitor with 5+ PQE
• Strong experience in Property & Finance Court of Protection matters
• Ability to manage or assist with complex deputyship matters
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
• Genuine passion for Court of Protection work
• Experience supervising or line managing colleagues (Desited)
• Business development experience (Desired)

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of high-value Property & Finance Court of Protection matters
• Advising deputies, families and vulnerable clients on complex financial affairs
• Working closely with colleagues across the firm’s wider specialist teams
• Supporting business development and the continued growth of the department
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
• Delivering exceptional client care throughout every matter
• Contributing to one of the country’s leading Court of Protection practices

Skills

Court of Protection

5+ PQE

Deputyship management

Client care

Problem solving

People supervision (Desired)

Business development (Desired)

Job description

Realm Recruit is assisting a nationally recognised Legal 500 Court of Protection team in Birmingham to recruit a Solicitor with 5+ PQE. You will manage high-value Property & Finance deputyship matters and collaborate with a team of experts across the firm.

You’ll benefit from flexible hybrid working, with one day a week in the Birmingham office, and a clear progression pathway toward Legal Director or Partner within a leading specialist practice.