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Court of Protection Solicitor
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About The Role
A Court of Protection Solicitor is sought for a full-time, hybrid role in Hampshire, offering £65,000 to £75,000 dependent on experience. The successful candidate, with two to five years’ post-qualification experience, will join a Legal 500-ranked team. Duties include managing clients’ affairs, serving as primary contact for families and third parties, and handling Deputyship and Personal Injury Trust matters. The solicitor will oversee a caseload, ensuring compliance with OPG Deputyship Standards. This position suits someone keen to build specialist expertise within a collaborative setting while taking on varied, complex work.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of clients’ affairs, acting as a key point of contact for clients, their families and other third parties. Working across both Deputyship and Personal Injury Trust matters, you will manage your own caseload and ensure that all matters are handled efficiently and in accordance with OPG Deputyship Standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing routine and non-routine applications to the Court of Protection
- Drafting witness statements and supporting documentation
- Assisting with the preparation of expert witness statements and OPG Reports
- Playing an active role in the development of team policies and processes
- Mentoring and training junior colleagues and delegating work where appropriate
- Providing assistance to senior members of the team on more complex matters
- Contributing to the effective management and progression of client affairs
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The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with 2–5 years’ PQE and experience in Court of Protection work, ideally with exposure to Deputyship and/or Personal Injury Trust matters. You will have experience managing your own caseload and a good working knowledge of OPG Deputyship Standards. STEP qualification (or working towards it) would be highly advantageous.
You will have:
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- The ability to manage a busy workload, meet deadlines, and communicate progress effectively
- Sound judgement and the confidence to take responsibility while recognising when matters should be referred to senior colleagues
- An interest in business development and contributing growth of the team, including through social media and other channels
The Firm
This highly regarded law firm has an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on client service and specialist expertise. The Court of Protection team is recognised in the Legal 500 and continues to expand, offering an excellent platform for lawyers looking to develop their specialist expertise and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive and collaborative environment.
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The Package
The firm offers a competitive salary, alongside an excellent benefits package. You will benefit from:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing training and supervision
- Further support for professional development, including STEP qualifications
- Opportunities to mentor junior colleagues
- The chance to take on increased responsibility
- An active role in the continued growth of the team
How To Apply
Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within seven days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note that our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from candidates with more or less experience where they can demonstrate the necessary skills for the role.
eNL is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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