Solicitor – Court of Protection

Solicitor – Court of Protection

Responsibilities

• Draft applications for the appointment of deputies for property and affairs.
• Prepare statutory will applications, gift and care applications.
• Produce annual OPG accounts and complex legal documents, briefs, and witness statements.
• Lead client meetings and manage negotiations.
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and support staff.
• Participate in marketing opportunities, including contributing to blogs and media commentary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience within Court of Protection.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and experience with property purchases.
• Strong drafting and client-facing skills.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live within reasonable commuting distance).
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday, flexible and agile working environment.
• Hybrid working as a core element of the role.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days.
• Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral.
• Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme).
• Aviva Digicare+ workplace app providing health checks, digital GP access, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions, and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions.
• Group Income Protection.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps, including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions, and more.
• Life Assurance cover.
• Workplace pension.
• Benefits Hub offering discounts to over 700 services.
• Dental Insurance.
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer‑led services.

Professional Development

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