Court of Protection Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor

• Help build a growing Court of Protection department, with a genuine opportunity to progress to Head of Department
• Handle complex deputyship matters, including cases involving clinical negligence settlements exceeding £30 million
• Three days working from home, with an established caseload and strong leadership support

Are you an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor looking for greater responsibility, high-quality work and the opportunity to shape a developing department?

This established Merseyside law firm is looking for a Court of Protection Associate or Senior Associate to play a key role in its expanding practice.

You’ll inherit a growing caseload covering panel deputyships, professional deputyships, professional attorney matters and associated applications. The work also includes complex cases arising from substantial clinical negligence settlements, alongside some contentious Court of Protection matters.

With instructions already coming through panel appointments, professional referrals and recommendations, you’ll have a strong pipeline of work from day one. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to manage your own files, with support from an experienced leadership group when needed.

Crucially, this role offers more than fee earning. You’ll help develop relationships with local councils and professional referrers, support the department’s growth and have the opportunity to build your own team and potentially progress to Head of Court of Protection.

You’ll join a close-knit, supportive environment that offers genuine flexibility and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial Court of Protection experience (E)
• Ability to manage a Court of Protection caseload independently (E)
• Experience handling deputyship and/or professional attorney matters (E)
• Ability to drive and attend client visits (E)
• Strong technical knowledge and file management skills (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Confidence building relationships with local councils and referrers (E)
• Proactive, self-sufficient and collaborative approach (E)
• Experience with panel deputyship matters (D)
• Exposure to contentious Court of Protection work (D)
• Experience handling complex or high-value matters (D)
• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied Court of Protection caseload
• Handling panel and professional deputyship matters
• Managing professional attorney files
• Preparing Court of Protection applications
• Advising on complex financial affairs
• Handling cases involving significant clinical negligence settlements
• Supporting contentious Court of Protection matters
• Attending client visits
• Developing relationships with local councils
• Building professional referral networks
• Supporting departmental growth
• Helping develop and potentially lead a team

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£65,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – up to 3 days from home
• Established and growing caseload
• Complex, high-value Court of Protection work
• Autonomy over caseload management
• Close-knit, supportive team
• Guidance from an experienced leadership group
• Opportunity to develop professional referral relationships
• Scope to build and develop your own team
• Potential progression to Head of Court of Protection

This is an opportunity for an ambitious Court of Protection specialist who wants to combine interesting, complex work with genuine influence over a department’s future.

With an established pipeline of instructions, flexible working and a potential route to departmental leadership, you’ll have the opportunity to build something significant within a supportive firm.

Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.