Newly Qualified Court of Protection Solicitor
Hot Job
- Handle meaningful Court of Protection work supporting vulnerable clients and catastrophic injury cases
- Hybrid working with 3 days from home, flexible hours and a genuine work-life balance
- Join a fast-growing, highly ranked national firm with strong progression and development support
This isn’t a volume-driven Newly Qualified Court of Protection role where you’re hidden behind process.
You’ll work closely with vulnerable clients and their families, helping manage deputyship and trust matters that genuinely impact people’s quality of life following serious injury or negligence. The work is varied, sensitive and highly rewarding, with strong support from an experienced and growing team.
You’ll run your own caseload of Deputyship and PI Trust matters while supervising junior team members and supporting wider team development. The role includes direct client contact, home and care visits, budgeting and financial management work, and collaboration with financial advisers and other professionals.
The firm has grown rapidly in recent years while maintaining a supportive, flexible and down-to-earth culture. Development is taken seriously here, with clear progression routes, ongoing training and genuine investment in people at every level.
Who we’re looking for
- NQ–2 PQE Court of Protection Solicitor
- Experience in property & affairs deputyship work and PI trusts
- Comfortable managing your own caseload
- Empathetic communicator with strong client care skills
- Organised, proactive and resilient
- Keen to contribute positively to a collaborative team environment
What you’ll be doing
- Managing Deputyship and PI Trust matters
- Preparing budgets, forecasts and Court of Protection applications
- Visiting clients at home, in hospital or care settings
- Liaising with financial advisers and other professionals
- Supervising junior team members where appropriate
- Supporting team training, meetings and development activity
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
- Hybrid working with 3 days from home
- Flexible working hours and 35-hour week
- 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and IVF policies
- Medicash healthcare plan and life assurance
- Strong training and progression opportunities
- Friendly, supportive and highly flexible culture
- Regular funded social events and recognition awards
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Location
- Merseyside
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Court of Protection
Job ref
V-60153-3
Specialist for private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate in the North West.
Ready? Apply for this role now
Not sure if this role is right for you?
Are you unsure whether this job is the right fit for you, and looking for more guidance on similar roles that could suit you better? Feel free to talk to our dedicated consultant, Kelly Reid, with a no-obligation call at a time that's convenient to you.
Worried your CV isn't up-to-scratch? Don't worry, we can also help you with fine-tuning your CV, whether it's for this particular role, another we've listed, or just a general update. We know it's one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of applying for a job, and we want to make it as simple and easy as possible for you. Our consultants are well-versed in this field and will do everything they can to ensure that you have a successful application.
