Court of Protection Solicitor /Associate Solicitor

• Join a growing Court of Protection department with an established caseload ready to take on
• Handle complex deputyship matters, including cases involving £30m+ clinical negligence settlements
• Three days working from home, with the opportunity to help shape the department’s future

Are you an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, varied work and the opportunity to play a key role in developing a growing department?

This established Merseyside law firm is looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor or Associate to join its expanding practice.

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

With instructions already coming through panel appointments, professional referrals and recommendations, there’s plenty of work available from day one. You’ll have the freedom to manage your own caseload, with support from an experienced leadership team whenever needed.

For an ambitious Associate, there’s also scope to develop relationships with local councils, help grow the department and potentially progress towards Head of Court of Protection, with the opportunity to build your own team over time.

The firm offers a close-knit, supportive environment where you’ll have the flexibility to work from home for much of the week while making a meaningful contribution to the department’s growth.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with Court of Protection experience (E)
• Ability to manage a Court of Protection caseload independently (E)
• Experience handling deputyship 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)
• Confident, proactive and self-sufficient approach (E)
• Experience with panel deputyship matters (D)
• Exposure to contentious Court of Protection work (D)
• Experience handling complex or high-value matters (D)
• Interest in business development and building professional relationships (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own 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 matters linked to significant clinical negligence settlements
• Supporting contentious Court of Protection cases
• Attending client visits
• Building relationships with clients and referrers
• Developing links with local councils
• Supporting the department’s continued growth

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – up to 3 days from home
• Established and growing caseload
• Varied deputyship and professional attorney work
• Exposure to complex, high-value cases
• Autonomy over caseload management
• Close-knit, supportive team
• Guidance from an experienced leadership group
• Opportunity to develop professional referral relationships
• Potential progression towards Head of Court of Protection
• Scope to build and lead a team as the department grows

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor who wants more than simply managing files.

With a strong pipeline of work, flexible working and the chance to influence the future of a developing department, you’ll have the opportunity to establish yourself as a key figure within the practice.

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.