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Court of protection solicitor

Leighton Buzzard
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Solicitor
Posted: 9h ago
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Legal 500 firmRetrain opportunityHybrid workingCourt of Protection & Personal Injury Trusts Solicitor Experience Level: 2+ years PQE (or equivalent)Location: Leighton BuzzardEmployment Type: PermanentWorkplace: 3 Days work from home, 2 days in the officeSalary: Competitive + excellent benefits including pension & private medical coverOverview This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading specialist team focused on high-quality Court of Protection (COP) and Personal Injury Trust matters. The role involves working with vulnerable clients, primarily those with acquired brain injuries who have received significant compensation awards requiring lifelong financial care and oversight. Due to continued growth, the firm welcomes applications from experienced COP / PI Trust practitioners and is also open to retraining candidates from related fields, including: Public Family Law Community Care & Welfare Other Court of Protection specialisms (Health & Welfare or Property & Affairs)You will step into a respected and well-supported team with excellent opportunities to progress and expand your expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of Professional Deputyship and Personal Injury Trust matters independently.Collaborate closely with senior lawyers and contribute to departmental service excellence.Deliver tailored advice to vulnerable clients, their families, case managers and professional deputies.Maintain strong compliance standards including Lexcel requirements.Support business development activities, networking and relationship building.Provide guidance to junior team members where needed.Continue developing your legal knowledge through ongoing learning and professional engagement.What We're Looking ForQualified Solicitor or Legal Executive - 3+ years PQE or equivalent relevant experience.Experience in COP / PI Trusts, or transferable experience from:Public Family Law (especially cases involving mental capacity, safeguarding or social care)Community Care & Welfare / Public LawStrong client care skills with an empathetic and professional approach.Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and time-management.Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness.Comfortable working autonomously and efficiently as part of a collaborative team.Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office.Why Apply?Join a high-performing, specialist team with a growing national reputation.Meaningful work supporting seriously injured and vulnerable clients.Excellent progression opportunities as the department continues to expand.Supportive, collaborative environment that invests in your development.Opportunity to retrain and specialise in a niche and rewarding area of law.

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