Solicitor - Court of Protection

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Annual pay and bonus review

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive pension arrangements

Volunteer days

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Cambridge invites applications for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Court of Protection team. The role focuses on supporting individuals lacking mental capacity, managing Court of Protection matters and building experience across high-value cases.

You will handle deputyship work, trusts, LPAs and related private client issues while developing strong client relationships and benefiting from mentoring in a nationally recognised team.

Qualifications

• Training seat in Court of Protection, Private Client, Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence, or show genuine interest in the field.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to outstanding client service.
• Interest in working with vulnerable clients and supporting them through complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with management of Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
• Supporting deputyship applications and ongoing deputyship administration.
• Working on matters involving trusts, statutory wills, LPAs and private client issues.
• Developing relationships with clients, families, case managers and other professionals.
• Assisting with business development and raising the team’s profile.
• Delivering excellent client service to vulnerable clients and their networks.

Skills

Court of Protection

Private Client

Personal Injury

Clinical Negligence

Job description

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our highly regarded Court of Protection team based in Cambridge.

The Court of Protection team specialises in supporting individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own financial affairs. As one of the UK's leading Court of Protection practices, we act for clients with significant personal injury and clinical negligence awards, helping to safeguard and manage their finances while ensuring their long-term needs are met.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a nationally recognised team. You'll support on a broad range of Court of Protection matters, gradually taking responsibility for your own caseload whilst working alongside experienced lawyers on complex and high-value cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management of Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
• Supporting deputyship applications and the ongoing administration of deputyship cases.
• Working on matters involving trusts, statutory wills, LPAs and wider private client issues.
• Developing relationships with clients, families, case managers and other professionals.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and helping to raise the profile of the team.
• Delivering excellent client service to vulnerable clients and their support networks.

About You

We're looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive who is personable, proactive and genuinely interested in building a long-term career in Court of Protection work.

Ideally, you will have:

• Completed a training seat in Court of Protection, Private Client, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence or a related area, or be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the field.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• An interest in working with vulnerable clients and supporting them through often complex and sensitive matters.
• Knowledge of deputyships, LPAs, trusts or broader Court of Protection processes would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your post-qualification career within our Cambridge office, gaining exposure to complex, high-value Court of Protection work, excellent mentoring and structured development within one of the UK's leading specialist teams.

We're proud of our values and are looking for people who share them:

• Being pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
• Being approachable, supportive and client-focused.
• Being tenacious in the pursuit of the best outcomes for clients.
• Delivering services efficiently and pragmatically.
• Acting with integrity in everything we do.

Our Approach to Reward and Wellbeing

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Applying to Irwin Mitchell

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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

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Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Court of Protection & Public Law/Human Rights