Court of Protection Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Fareham
Experience: 1-5 PQE
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Full Remuneration Package: £45,000-£60,000 DOE
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with experience or a strong interest in Court of Protection work to join a supportive and collaborative team that provides specialist advice to vulnerable individuals, their families and appointed deputies.
The Role
You will assist with a broad range of Court of Protection matters, including:
- Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
- Financial deputyship matters and ongoing administration
- Assisting with annual deputyship reports and compliance requirements
- Statutory Will applications
- Matters involving care fees and local authority funding
- Advising families and individuals where a loved one has lost capacity
- Supporting clients through complex and often sensitive circumstances with empathy and professionalism
The team acts on a wide variety of Court of Protection matters and provides long-term support to vulnerable clients and their families.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Ideally 1-5 years’ PQE
- Experience within Court of Protection, Private Client or related areas would be advantageous
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team
- Professional, empathetic and committed to delivering outstanding client service
What’s On Offer
- Full remuneration package of £45,000-£60,000 DOE
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement with length of service (up to 30 days)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Bonus opportunities
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Discounted health benefits
- Annual staff events and social functions
- Length of service awards and recognition
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Strong long-term career development opportunities
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