Court of Protection Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Kent
Some legal work is about transactions. This work is about protecting people’s dignity, autonomy, and futures when they’re at their most vulnerable
.A highly respected, established firm in Whitstable is looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join its dedicated Vulnerable Client team. You’ll handle a varied, meaningful caseload spanning Court of Protection matters, care fee funding, wills for vulnerable clients, and powers of attorney, working alongside experienced partners who’ve built a practice genuinely known for compassion, technical excellence, and getting result
s.If you’ve got Court of Protection or deputyship experience, this is a natural next step. If you’re a Private Client Solicitor looking to build expertise in vulnerable client work, you’ll receive specific training to fill any knowledge gaps and mentorship from partners who are genuinely invested in developing y
ou.The
WorkYou’ll handle a genuinely varied and meaningful case
- load:Court of Protection work at all levels: deputyship applications, health and welfare matters, property and a
- ffairsCare fee funding advice including NHS Continuing Healthcare
- claimsWills for vulnerable clients, including Advance Dire
- ctivesPowers of Attorney advice, preparation and regist
- rationWork directly with vulnerable clients, families, and care profess
- ionalsBuild relationships and contribute to the firm’s growth in this specialis
t areaThis is hands-on work where your legal expertise directly improves people’s lives and protects their interests during the times they most need su
pport.Ab
- out You2+ PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal E
- xecutiveIdeally with Court of Protection and/or care fee funding ex
- perienceIf coming from Private Client background, genuine interest in building vulnerable client e
- xpertiseSelf-motivated, confident, able to work with minimal sup
- ervisionExcellent client care, able to relate to vulnerable clients at all levels with genuine
- empathyStrong team player with collaborative
- approachEnthusiasm for business development and ne
- tworkingGood academic background and commercial a
warenessWhat’s
- On OfferCompetitive salary (dependent on experience and b
- ackground)Join a small and thriving, well-established, respected team (1 Partner + 1 Senior Associate
- + support)Work directly with an experienced partner who’s a genuine expert in vulnerable c
- lient workSpecific training provided to fill any know
- ledge gapsExcellent mentorship and development opp
- ortunitiesGenuine career progression within a firm known for promoting f
- rom withinWork-life balance and supporti
- ve cultureThe chance to do work that genuinely makes a
differenceWhy
This WorksThis isn’t a factory processing vulnerable client matters. It’s a specialist team that understands the complexity, sensitivity, and importance of this work. The firm has invested in building a practice that’s known for technical excellence and genuine care, rare i
n this area.You’ll work alongside a partner who are leaders in vulnerable client law, learning from the best while having real autonomy and client ownership. The team is small enough for genuine mentorship and development, large enough to handle mea
ningful work.If you want Court of Protection work with purpose, proper support, and a team that values both technical excellence and human compassio
n, this is it.Apply now for a confidentia
l conversation….