Court of Protection Solicitor​/Associate Solicitor; –PQE

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Court of Protection Solicitor/Associate Solicitor (0–3 years PQE)

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (commensurate with experience)

Location:
Hybrid – GN Law offices, North Finchley, London

Closing date:
Friday 6 th June 2025

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a solicitor with 0–3 years post-qualification experience to join our established and respected Court of Protection team. Candidates with significant post-qualification experience may appropriately be considered for an associate position. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer seeking to build a specialist practice in welfare proceedings and develop a meaningful legal career representing vulnerable individuals.

You will be expected to manage your own caseload of Court of Protection (welfare) cases , primarily s.21A applications with a small number of s.16 cases , with minimal supervision . Experience of mental capacity and best interests’ issues is essential, and while supervision experience or complex s.16 casework is not required, it would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic role for a conscientious, driven and organised individual looking to develop their profile in this area of law. You’ll be working alongside colleagues recognised in Chambers & Partners and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of junior staff as your experience grows. For those with up to 3 years’ PQE, we are particularly keen to meet candidates who are ambitious, team-focused, and eager to progress within the firm.

About GN Law

GN Law is a North London law firm with a strong commitment to social justice and a reputation for supporting the most vulnerable in society. We are Lexcel accredited and hold Legal Aid contracts in mental health and community care. Our Court of Protection team primarily represents P in welfare cases . We are often instructed by the Official Solicitor , and we also act for family members.

Our areas of expertise include:

· Court of Protection (health and welfare)

· Claims Against Public Authorities

· Wills, Trusts and Probate

· Family Law

What We’re Looking For

· Qualified solicitor with 0–3 years PQE

· Experience handling Court of Protection welfare cases (s.21A essential; s.16 desirable)

· Excellent organisation, drafting and communication skills

· A collaborative, team-focused approach

· An interest in supervising and mentoring junior staff over time

· Passion for social justice and commitment to supporting vulnerable clients

· Previous experience supervising others

· Chambers or Legal 500 recognition, or an ambition to attain such

· Experience handling complex s.16 cases

Why Join Us?

At GN Law, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to thrive in a firm that values compassion, progression, and professional excellence.

Benefits include:

· Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)

· 25 days annual leave

· Quarterly bonus scheme

· Excellent internal and external training opportunities

· Support to obtain Law Society Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation

· Health insurance (after 2 years)

· Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave package

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

· Involvement in charitable initiatives (e.g. Great Legal Bake, London Legal Walk)

Application Instructions

To apply, please send:

· A covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria

· A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (available on our website)

Send your application to by Friday 6 th June 2025 .

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process , with an initial remote interview followed by an in-person interview at our office in North Finchley.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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