Court of Protection Solicitor

• NQ-5 PQE
• Flexible working – up to four days from home
• Clear potential for career progression in a junior team
• Earn a top-of-market salary
• Generous support and development within the team
• Easily accessible location with office parking

A highly respected and friendly law firm based in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor to boost its growing team. This position represents a unique chance for a talented professional to thrive in a supportive environment that is ripe with opportunities for advancement.

In return for your expertise and commitment, the role offers the opportunity to earn a top-of-market salary, and the freedom to work from home on a flexible basis for up to four days per week. Additionally, you’ll be welcomed into a genuinely inclusive and collaborative culture, underpinned by comprehensive support from skilled solicitors and paralegals.

As a Court of Protection Solicitor in this esteemed practice, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable clients. You will manage your own caseload efficiently, providing expert advice and representation in welfare proceedings within the Court of Protection. This role not only furthers the firm’s success but promises substantial personal and professional development.

To excel in this position, you should ideally possess NQ-5 years’ PQE, though candidates with up to ten years’ experience may be considered. Essential qualifications include experience with health and welfare proceedings in the Court of Protection, legal aid, and strong computer literacy. Those with advocacy experience and the ability to oversee junior staff will find themselves at an advantage.

This leading firm is renowned not just for its legal expertise but also for its vibrant culture and supportive environment. They are committed to fostering the growth of their staff through training and continued professional development, paired with an annual roster of social events that nurtures the firm’s community.
If you’re seeking a role that promises both professional enhancement and a harmonious work-life balance within a nurturing and esteemed firm, your search could well be over.

How to apply for this role

If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above.

Alternatively, contact Kelly Reid at Realm Recruit to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest.

Kelly is an Associate Director at Realm. Working exclusively within private client, contentious probate and court of protection recruitment, she works with law firms of all sizes across the North West, from private client boutiques to multi-service national firms. Kelly’s in-depth market knowledge and contacts enable her to match private client solicitors with the right firms and roles for them.

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