Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection

Associate Solicitor - Court of Protection (5843)

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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 a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.

We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

We are currently recruiting across three key locations:
Bristol, Cardiff, and Southampton.

• Managing multi‑million‑pound settlements via Deputyships and Trusts
• Chairing annual review meetings
• Overseeing property transactions and care arrangements
• Preparing statutory will applications
• Running your own caseload of property and affairs matters
• Supporting the Deputy in delivering high‑quality, client‑centred services
• Collaborating with solicitors and paralegals to ensure seamless support
• Contributing to business development and client engagement initiatives

• Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with care and precision
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Committed to making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives

• 4–8 years PQE
• Strong understanding of Court of Protection procedures and related litigation
• Experience working with clients affected by serious injury or illness (desirable)
• Private client experience (desirable)
• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can ‘buy’ up to 35 hrs of extra holiday
• 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

We also offer a wide range of well‑being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024.

Our commitment to social responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands:
Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.