Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection

Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection (5843)

We are recruiting across three key locations: Bristol, Cardiff, and Southampton.

Team

The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the property and financial affairs and health and welfare of individuals who lack capacity to do so themselves.

Responsibilities

• Managing multi million pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts
• Chairing annual review meetings
• Overseeing property transactions and care arrangements
• Preparing statutory will applications
• Running your own caseload of property and affairs matters
• Supporting the Deputy in delivering high quality, client centred services
• Collaborating with solicitors and paralegals to ensure seamless support
• Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives

About You

• Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with care and precision
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Committed to making a meaningful difference in clients' lives

Requirements

• 4-8 years PQE
• Strong understanding of Court of Protection procedures and related litigation
• Experience working with clients affected by serious injury or illness (desirable)

Benefits

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - you can buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Volunteering days - two days per year fully paid
• Westfield Health membership, providing refunds on medical services alongside Aviva Digital GP services

Equal Opportunities

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.