Court of Protection Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a specialist Court of Protection team in Swindon to support Property and Financial Affairs matters for vulnerable clients. You will help manage Deputyships and Personal Injury Trusts, prepare applications and supporting documents, and collaborate with families, case managers, healthcare professionals and advisers. You’ll gain exposure to complex care-related work and related areas such as statutory wills and funding for care. This position offers a clear path for junior solicitors to develop expertise with a supportive, client-focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• Administer Property and Financial Affairs Deputyships
• Assist with administration of Personal Injury Trusts
• Prepare Court of Protection applications, reports and documentation
• Provide client-facing support and attend meetings with families and professionals
• Develop knowledge in related areas (statutory wills, funding for care, welfare benefits)
• Collaborate with case managers, healthcare professionals and advisers

Key requirements

• 1–3 years PQE in Court of Protection
• genuine enthusiasm for Property and Financial Affairs matters
• excellent communication skills and compassionate approach
• strong drafting, analytical and organizational abilities
• ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• comfortable working independently and in a team
• proactive attitude and willingness to learn

• compassionate approach
• clear communication
• team collaboration
• drafting
• legal analysis
• attention to detail

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