Solicitor - Court of Protection

Irwin Mitchell; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate to manage multi-million-pound settlements through Deputyships and Trusts. You will oversee property transactions and care arrangements, support vulnerable individuals, and collaborate with legal teams. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years PQE and strong communication skills. The firm emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and well-being in the workplace.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Paid volunteering days

Health membership benefits

Qualifications

• 4–8 years PQE.
• Strong understanding of Court of Protection procedures.
• Experience working with clients affected by serious injury.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-million-pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts.
• Chair annual review meetings.
• Oversee property transactions and care arrangements.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication skills

Caseload management

Teamwork

Job description

Your Role

• Managing multi-million-pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts
• Chairing annual review meetings
• Overseeing property transactions and care arrangements
• Preparing statutory will applications
• Running your own caseload of property and affairs matters
• Supporting the Deputy in delivering high-quality, client-centred services
• Collaborating with solicitors and paralegals to ensure seamless support
• Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who :

• Is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can manage complex caseloads with care and precision
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed to making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives

Requirements

• 4–8 years PQE
• Strong understanding of Court of Protection procedures and related litigation
• Experience working with clients affected by serious injury or illness (desirable)
• Private client experience (desirable)

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

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. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

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.