Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a motivated Solicitor to join their Public Law and Human Rights team. This role focuses on Court of Protection welfare matters, working with vulnerable individuals to ensure their rights are upheld. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, supervise juniors, and represent clients in disputes regarding health and care decisions. Candidates should have PQE level NQ – 2 PQE and a strong commitment to justice, with a connection to South Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in Court of Protection welfare matters.
• Proven case handling experience.
• Strong commitment to justice.
• Connection to South Wales.
• PQE level NQ – 2 PQE.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from day one.
• Supervise junior colleagues.
• Represent clients in disputes involving medical treatment.
• Support senior colleagues and build relationships.
• Contribute to the growth of the recognised team.

Skills

Court of Protection welfare matters

Case handling experience

Commitment to justice

Connection to South Wales

Job description

Job Details

Job title: Solicitor

Location: Bristol or Cardiff

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

PQE Level: NQ - 2 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Overview

We are thrilled to be working with a national firm seeking a skilled and motivated Solicitor with experience in Court of Protection welfare matters to join their Public Law and Human Rights team. ThisЕС role offers the chance to work on cases that directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices heard in complex decisions around health, care and personal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from day one.
• Supervise junior colleagues.
• Represent clients in disputes involving medical treatment, residence and care arrangements, and best interest decisions.
• Support senior colleagues, build relationships with external organisations, and help strengthen our client offering.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the nationally recognised team.

Requirements

• Experience in Court of Protection welfare matters.
• Proven case handling experience.
• Strong commitment to justice.
• Connection to South Wales.
• PQE level NQ – 2 PQE.

Contact

Daniel St Quintin at Chadwick Nott
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Equal Opportunity Statement

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to 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, culture or anything else 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.