Court of Protection Associate in City of London

Job description

Job Title: Court of Protection Solicitor

Location: North London

Salary: £42,000 – £58,000/year + bonus

Job Type: Full-time (hybrid)

Please note that exposure in Private Clients or Court of Protection work is essential for this role, and we kindly ask that only candidates with relevant experience apply.

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm based in North London is seeking a Court of Protection Associate, either newly qualified or with 2–3 years' post-qualification experience,to join its well-established Private Client department. This is a specialist role within the Property and Affairs area of Court of Protection work, dealing with complex and high-value estates. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, empathetic solicitor with a genuine interest in Court of Protection work. You should have a strong ability to build lasting client relationships and maintain high professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a caseload of Court of Protection matters (Property & Affairs)
• Work closely with the Deputy, the OPG, clients, and their families to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the individual
• Prepare and manage Court applications, including Statutory Will applications
• Attend and represent the Deputy at Court of Protection hearings
• Investigate suspicions of financial abuse
• Handle estate administration matters where relevant

Requirements:

• A strong background in Court of Protection (Property & Affairs) or Private Clients
• Solid experience in managing files independently
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and client-handling skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly
• Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English