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About The Role
Court of Protection Solicitor, 4+ years’ PQE, Bristol, £65,000-£80,000 per annum, full-time. This role involves managing a complex caseload of property and affairs matters, including substantial settlements and financial arrangements. You will handle transactions, such as property purchases and sales, alongside care and support plans. Working closely with Deputies, families, and colleagues, you will provide sensitive, specialist advice to clients with diminished capacity. The position suits a solicitor with solid post-qualification experience and strong technical knowledge, capable of taking ownership of high-value files. You will join a Bristol team where meticulous attention to detail and clear communication are essential. Salary is dependent on experience.
Court of Protection Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Bristol, £65,000+ (DOE)
We’re looking for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join a Bristol team and play a key role in supporting clients whose financial and personal affairs require specialist, sensitive advice.
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The Role
This is an opportunity to work on high-value and complex matters, taking ownership of a varied caseload while working closely with Deputies, clients, families and colleagues across the firm.
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- You’ll have responsibility for a diverse portfolio of Court of Protection and property and affairs work, including matters involving substantial settlements and complex financial arrangements.
- Handling property purchases, sales and other transactions alongside wider care and support arrangements.
- Preparing applications for statutory wills and other Court of Protection orders.
- Managing your own caseload and progressing matters efficiently from start to finish.
- Working closely with Deputies to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of those they represent.
- Building strong relationships with clients and their wider support networks.
- Working collaboratively with solicitors, paralegals and other specialists across the team.
- Helping to strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team.
Skills Required
Applications are sought from Court of Protection Solicitors with a minimum of 4 Years PQE.
- Understands Court of Protection processes and associated contentious matters.
- Confident handling complex and high-value cases.
- Can communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, families and professional stakeholders.
- Is organised and able to balance competing priorities across a demanding caseload.
- Enjoys taking ownership of their work while contributing positively to a wider team.
- Is motivated by delivering a genuinely high standard of client service.
- Brings resilience, professionalism and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
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On Offer
- Competitive salary
- A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
- Genuine career progression.
How To Apply
Contact Penny at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@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 in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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