Vulnerable Client Solicitor

EMG Solicitors | B Corp™; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm‑wide annual bonus scheme

4% Pension employer contribution

25 days holiday + 3 days at Christmas

Life assurance: 3× salary death‑in‑service benefit

Employee assistance program

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Regular surveys and guest speakers

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Vulnerable Client Solicitor to manage cases involving clients with protected needs. The role involves preparing statutory wills, managing deputyship applications, and providing guidance on trusts. Candidates should have 3–5 years of private client experience and a strong focus on client care. The firm offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Practical experience advising and acting for vulnerable clients.
• Knowledge of statutory wills and deputyship applications.
• Experience advising and administering trusts, including Personal Injury trusts.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload supporting vulnerable clients.
• Prepare statutory wills for clients lacking capacity.
• Draft and submit gift applications to the Court of Protection.
• Advise on Personal Injury trusts and draft documentation.

Skills

Advising and acting for vulnerable clients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Client-care focus

Ability to manage varied caseload independently

Collaborative approach

Education

Fully qualified solicitor

3–5 years post‑qualification experience in private client work

Job description

Vulnerable Client Solicitor

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We are looking for an experienced solicitor in private client work to specialise in cases involving vulnerable clients, including those lacking capacity or with protected needs.

This role can be based at any of our offices across the UK; you may travel as required.

Full‑time (35 hours/week) with flexible hours. Part‑time arrangements available.

Overview of the role

This role sits within our Wills, Trusts and Probate team. You will manage your own caseload with a focus on supporting vulnerable clients with wills, trusts, and deputyship matters, including gift and Personal Injury trust applications. You will provide guidance on protecting beneficiaries and liaise with the in‑house Court of Protection team as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare statutory wills for clients who lack testamentary capacity.
• Draft and submit gift applications to the Court of Protection, including advising on eligibility, documentation and supporting evidence.
• Manage lay deputyship applications, guiding families and carers through the process.
• Provide advice on Personal Injury trusts and draft appropriate documentation.
• Advise on trust structures and prepare trust deeds, focusing on vulnerable or dependant beneficiaries.
• Oversee ongoing administration of trusts, liaising with trustees, beneficiaries and financial advisors.
• Work closely with the in‑house Court of Protection team to progress matters efficiently.
• Bring your work into high‑quality, chargeable work; support clients, colleagues and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications & experience

• Fully qualified solicitor with 3–5 years post‑qualification experience in private client work.
• Practical experience advising and acting for vulnerable clients, including those lacking capacity.
• Knowledge of statutory wills, deputyship and gift applications.
• Experience advising and administering trusts, including Personal Injury trusts.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Client‑care focus and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Ability to manage varied caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach and proactive continuous learning.

Our core values

• Cooperation – we proactively support our clients and each other.
• Courage – we are ambitious and think big.
• Integrity – we are open and transparent.
• Kindness – we value people, communities, having fun and being happy.

Benefits

• Firm‑wide annual bonus scheme with competitive salary.
• 4% Pension employer contribution via Standard Life.
• 25 days holiday per year (FTE) + 3 days at Christmas.
• 5 extra days paid leave on your 5‑year anniversary (and thereafter).
• Life assurance: 3× salary death‑in‑service benefit.
• Employee assistance program: freephone 24/7, counseling and GP helpline.
• EMG Rewards – wellbeing & Tastecard apps, discounts.
• £50 gift card on birthday and Christmas, plus flexible start/finish.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme.
• Fruit and refreshments in each office.
• Community events & passes to Beamish open‑air museum.
• Opportunities to join working groups (Green Team, Better Health at Work, JEDI, Community Team).
• Regular surveys and guest speakers.

About EMG Solicitors

EMG Solicitors is an award‑winning Legal 500 law firm with offices across the North, acting nationally. We specialise in Court of Protection, Deputyships, Mental Health Law, Family Law, Mediation, Residential Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Education Law and Wills, Trusts & Probate services. Our mission is to provide the legal support our clients require.

Equal Opportunity

EMG Solicitors are an equal opportunities employer.

Application

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work within the UK. Please submit your application via EMG Solicitors portal or direct contact.