Court of Protection Solicitor

Law Staff
Stepney, Greater London

Are you a 1-year PQE Court of Protection Solicitor looking for a fresh challenge within a leading Legal 500 and Chambers accredited Firm? On offer is Hybrid working, Health cash back plan, bonus scheme, wellbeing initiatives, length of service awards plus more.

Our client is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor with a passion for access justice with experience across a range of Community Care and Court of Protection work on publicly funded, along with private matters.

The Firm obtain good referral sources from local charities ad NGOs, working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients. They are unable to meet the current demands for these services, prompting a search for an individual to expand and enhance this line of work. You will be working with vulnerable clients across a variety of needs, some facing eviction or a lack of community care services.

The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts.

Type of Court of Protection Solicitor work:

  • Challenging assessments and care plans
  • Ensuring that local authorities comply with their safeguarding duties
  • Identifying judicial review challenges and potential Court of Protection cases
  • Acting for “P” via a litigation friend or family members in Court of Protection proceedings in relation to P’s welfare
What will be expected from you as a Court of Protection Solicitor:

  • Carrying out casework, promptly and efficiently
  • Analysing legal matters and advising clients of appropriate course of action.
  • Communicating clearly and regularly with clients and complying with ‘client care’ requirements
  • Dealing with all routine correspondence, negotiations and advocacy
  • Ensuring that time spent on all casework is promptly recorded and on conclusion of cases that they are billed and payment is recorded
  • To ensure, where any part of the work within the department is funded by the Legal Aid Agency that requirements are met.
  • Keeping up-to-date with general legal developments
  • Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks in accordance with the Office Manual
  • Providing supervision where appropriate and/or reporting to supervisors
  • Experience of working to targets
  • Excellent IT Skills
  • Experience of Legal Aid funding and using CCMS
  • Experience of privately-funded work
Benefits:

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Bonus scheme
  • Health Cashback Plan
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Career development programme
  • Length of service awards
  • Staff forms and committees
If you're a Court of Protection Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36482.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Posted 2025-12-24

Recommended Jobs

Sports Advisor (Sales Assistant)

Ladywell, Greater London

Customer Service - Through your own passion for sport, you'll share your tips and experiences with users and through our hands-on product training you will be able to give the best technical advice f…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-06

Reinsurance Accountant

Harrison Holgate
London

A specialty London market underwriting business is recruiting for a (re)Insurance Accountant. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive accounting support for both insurance and reinsuranc…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Long-Term Conditions Pilot Bank Practitioner

Thrive Tribe
London

Join us on our journey to empower over a million people to change their behaviours and thrive! At Thrive Tribe we deliver award-winning healthy lifestyle and wellbeing programmes that help to make …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-03

Personal Assistant

GreatAuPair LLC
London

Get hired for Nathane's assistant Job in London, England. Personal Assistant.. Find assistant care work in London.

View Details
Posted 2025-10-06

Technical Area Sales Manager - Heating

Courtney Smith Group
South London

Technical Area Sales Manager – Heating Region: South London & Kent (SE, BR, CR, DA, ME postcodes) Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 basic + bonus (OTE £60,000 – £65,000) Car: Electric / Hybrid Company Car…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-09

Senior Employee Benefits Consultant (Health)

Gallagher
London

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supp…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-09

School Administrator - Girls’ Secondary School (Sutton)

Marchant Recruitment
Sutton, Greater London

School Administrator – Girls’ Secondary School (Sutton) Location: Sutton Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive A high-achieving girls’ seco…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-06

Product Owner

esynergy
London

Are you excited to shape products that solve real customer problems? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, user needs, and delivery? Ready to lead cross-functional teams to build product…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-25

Sr-Principal Biostatistician - Medical Affairs (Europe and LATAM ONLY)

London

Sr-Principal Biostatistician - Medical Affairs (Europe and LATAM ONLY) Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-06