Irwin Mitchell
Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection (5843)
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Court of Protection Paralegal / Solicitor – Bristol, Cardiff & Southampton
We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here, you’ll feel part of our friendly, inclusive environment.
We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support one another and push boundaries to achieve incredible results, making a real difference to our clients and communities.
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About the Role: Court of Protection Team
We’re recruiting Paralegals/Solicitors across Bristol, Cardiff, and Southampton.
The Court of Protection sets legal decisions for property, financial affairs, and health/welfare of those without mental capacity. We’re Tier 1-ranked in the Legal 500, specialising in:
- Managing property/financial affairs of individuals can’t acts for themselves due to injury, medical negligence, birth trauma, or dementia.
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About the team: Highly skilled, collaborative, with diverse casework. You’ll own autonomy, develop clients (turning leads into new work) while overseeing settlements up to £millions using Deputyships/Trusts.
Key Responsibilities
- Settlement management:
- Oversee multi-million-pound controversies
- Client service planning:
- Chair Annual Review Meetings
- Facilitate property transactions & care assets
- Prepare Statutory Will applications
- Leadership:
- Run your own caseload
- Oversee Deputies for high-quality outcomes
- Teamwork:
- Work with solicitors/paralegals for seamless support
- Business growth:
- Engage clients and develop prospects
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is empathetic, resilient, with a heart for helping vulnerable clients
- Communicates clarity and empathy (written & verbally)
- Thrives under pressure (managed caseloads with meticulous detail)
- Operates independent but collaboratively
- Driven by making a lasting impact on clients’ lives
Experience & Qualifications
- 4–8 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Deep knowledge of Court of Protection procedures & legal adversaries
- Desirable: Experience with critical-illness/injury courts (ME/NE/NHS)
- Desirable: Private client expertise
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Benefits
Comprehensive Holidays & Leisure
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Enhanced optionality: “Buy” up to 35 extra hours
Career & Well-being Support
- Generous, flexible pension schemes
- Paid two volunteering days/year for any chosen cause
- Well-being initiatives ( hybrid work flexibility, healthcare)
- Gold-ranked Best UK Workplaces for Well-being (2024)
- Health & GP service: Westfield discounts + Aviva digital GP support
Culture & Purpose
- Diverse, inclusive workplace: Dedicated network groups underpinning this
- Social responsibility framework:
- Our People: Employee enrichment
- Our Community: Local engagement
- Our Environment: Climate-net objectives
- Our Pro Bono: Legal aid & others
- Pre-employment screening aligns with legal & ethical compliance
Irwin Mitchell is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: Employment screening includes eligibility checks, criminal/financial vetting, and GDPR compliance.
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