NQ Solicitor - Court of Protection

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An opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Solicitor to join our Court of Protection team based from our Birmingham / Nottingham office.

The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. As one of the UK’s leading firms of solicitors, we have a dedicated and experienced team who specialise in all matters relating to the Court of Protection.

You’ll join Partner Charlotte Waite, a specialist in the field of damages management. Charlotte is experienced in all forms of Court of Protection property and affairs applications and with my specialist private client background have a particular interest in complex trust and statutory will applications.

The successful candidate will manage a number of high value and/or complex cases within Court of Protection, whilst also taking on leadership duties for a small team which include coaching, mentoring, goal setting and employee relations, etc. You’ll also be expected to lead on client work, proactively undertaking business development activities to support Partners in growing the business and delivering excellent client service.

We are looking for a newly qualified Solicitor (or someone qualifying shortly) who is personable, curious, and committed to building a career in Court of Protection work. Ideally, you will have:

• A qualifying seat or demonstrable interest in Court of Protection, Private Client, or related work
• A strong interest in developing client relationships and supporting business development
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service
• An understanding of LPAs, deputyships, or COP processes (desirable but not essential — full training will be provided)

If you’re looking to begin your post‑qualification career in a supportive, specialist team and gain exposure to high‑value, complex work, please hit the apply button below to be considered.

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

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