Court of Protection Lawyer

• Specialist Court of Protection drafting role with expert-level exposure
• Clear progression to Associate, Senior Associate and Expert Witness status
• Largely home-based role (4 days WFH) with long-term flexibility

This is a genuinely different Court of Protection opportunity for a lawyer or experienced paralegal who enjoys technical legal drafting and wants flexibility without stepping away from high-quality, complex work.

You’ll join a highly respected specialist Court of Protection practice, working alongside Directors who are all recognised Expert Witnesses in this field. The role is focused on expert witness drafting, producing detailed, technical reports and opinions, with no client-facing or fee-earning pressure. Over time, there’s real scope to progress into an Expert role yourself, or broaden into more general Court of Protection work if that’s something you’d like.

It’s a particularly strong option for someone seeking flexible working, returning from a career break, or wanting to step away from traditional caseload management while still developing long-term career progression.

Who we’re looking for

• Some Court of Protection experience to understand the work and legal context
• Strong legal drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Background as:
  • Experienced COP Paralegal or Fee Earner
  • Solicitor with COP experience
• Comfortable working independently on technical written work
• Happy in a non-client-facing, drafting-led role

What you’ll be doing

• Drafting expert witness reports and legal opinions in Court of Protection matters
• Managing your own drafting workload independently
• Working closely with senior experts to develop technical expertise
• No client contact, advocacy or traditional caseload pressures
• Opportunity, over time, to:
  • Broaden into more mixed COP work if desired
  • Progress toward Associate / Senior Associate level
  • Train and qualify as an Expert Witness

Salary & Benefits

• 4 days working from home / 1 day in the office
• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 days at Associate level)
• Additional Christmas leave (1.5 days per year)
• Private healthcare after 3 months
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Attendance bonus scheme
• Annual bonus potential
• Full home office setup provided (IT equipment and furniture)
• Support with qualification and long-term progression

Contact Kelly Reid

📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Kelly specialises in Court of Protection roles across the North West and can talk you through how this expert drafting position compares to more traditional COP fee-earning roles — including progression, flexibility and long-term career prospects.