Court of Protection Solicitor
Hot Job
- Step into a Court of Protection role with work already available, no need to bring contacts
- Clear scope to grow into Head of Department as the team develops
- Hybrid working, 33 days’ leave and a genuinely collaborative Private Client team
Most Court of Protection roles ask you to grow something before they give you the platform to do it.
This one already has the work.
You’ll join a respected Private Client team in Preston, handling a varied caseload of Court of Protection matters including deputyship applications, property and affairs files, and matters linked to personal injury and clinical negligence settlements.
There is no requirement to bring a following or arrive with a contact book, although business development interest would be welcomed if that’s part of your longer-term plan.
The role would suit an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor who wants autonomy, progression and the chance to help shape a growing team over time. For the right person, there is a clear route towards a future Head of Department role.
Who we’re looking for
- Court of Protection Solicitor or CILEX equivalent with 4+ PQE
- Experience managing your own Court of Protection caseload
- Strong knowledge of property and affairs deputyship work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent client handling, presentation and communication skills
- Commercially aware with strong organisation and attention to detail
- Supervisory or team development experience (Desired)
- Business development experience or interest in growing work (Desired)
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a varied Court of Protection caseload
- Handling deputyship applications and property and affairs matters
- Working on files linked to PI and clinical negligence settlements
- Supporting senior colleagues on wider departmental strategy
- Supervising, mentoring and delegating work where appropriate
- Contributing to team growth and continuous improvement
- Building relationships with clients, referrers and internal teams
Salary & Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Company pension
- Service awards
- Health cash plan and mental health counselling support
- Employee discounts
- Referral schemes
- Annual firm events
- Future opportunity to grow into Head of Department
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000
Location
- Lancashire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
Job ref
V-38037-3
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
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