COP Solicitor/Legal Executive

Court of Protection Solicitor / Legal Executive

I am working with a well-established client to find a dedicated Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Court of Protection Deputyship Team. This is a great opportunity to work on meaningful cases and make a real difference in the lives of clients.

About the Role As part of the Deputyship Team, you will:

• Manage a variety of professional and lay deputyship caseloads from application through to administration.
• Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications, including professional, lay, trustee, and interim/urgent applications.
• Provide expert legal advice to union clients through a free legal advice service.
• Collaborate with case managers, carers, clients, and their families to deliver tailored support.

What You’ll Need To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience managing deputyship files, particularly involving brain injury cases.
• Strong knowledge of the Court of Protection and relevant law.
• Ability to run a caseload independently from the outset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competence in file management and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to client care.
• Ideally, a qualified Solicitor (NQ – 5 years PQE), though equivalent experience will also be considered.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus 4 days Christmas shutdown.
• Benefits include Perkbox, Medicash, and a workplace pension (Employee 5%, Employer 4%).
• Hybrid working model (50/50 split) after at least one month of training, or longer depending on training needs.
• Free parking available on-site.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, I would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss this role further or to apply.