Court of Protection Solicitor
* 2-5 PQE
* Top-Tier Law Firm
* Reading based role
Are you a Court of Protection Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a leading Legal 500 firm?
Our client, a highly regarded full-service law firm in Thames Valley, is expanding its Court of Protection team in Reading and is seeking a solicitor (2-5 PQE) with a passion for supporting vulnerable clients and handling complex deputyship matters.
Why Join This Firm?
✅ Top-tier Legal 500 firm known for excellence in Private Client and Court of Protection work
✅ A collaborative and supportive environment with structured career progression
✅ Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options
✅ A broad, high-quality caseload working with HNW individuals, clinical negligence clients and personal injury claimants
✅ Opportunities to develop expertise in a specialist and rewarding area of law
The Role
As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will:
✔ Manage high-value deputyships and private trust cases, ensuring clients’ best interests are prioritised
✔ Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications, including statutory Wills and personal injury trusts
✔ Assist in the purchase and adaptation of properties, working with surveyors, architects and financial advisors
✔ Oversee clients’ budgets, monitor investments and manage tax affairs
✔ Liaise with case managers, medical experts and financial specialists to provide holistic client support
✔ Support and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development efforts
✔ Handle sensitive cases with compassion, professionalism and discretion
What We’re Looking For
✅ 2-5 years’ PQE in Court of Protection or Private Client work
✅ Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to provide tailored legal advice
✅ Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal issues in an accessible way
✅ Experience managing multiple tasks, including applications, budgeting and tax supervision
✅ Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances and meet deadlines
✅ Experience in Clinical Negligence or catastrophic injury claims (desirable but not essential)
If you are a client-focused solicitor looking to build your career in a leading Court of Protection team, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV or contact Gayle Woolf for a confidential discussion.
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