Job Description
Court of Protection Solicitor/Legal Executive
NQ to 4 Years PQE
Location: Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid Working)
This highly regarded regional law firm in Somerset is looking to appoint a Court of Protection Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone newly qualified or with up to four years’ post-qualification experience to take the next step in their legal career within a very supportive environment.
The Role:
As a key member of the Court of Protection department, you will:
* Manage your own varied Court of Protection caseload
* Advise and act as a Deputy under the Court of Protection, including Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare cases
* Prepare Statutory Will applications, advise on Trustee retirement, manage loan and mortgage arrangements and support with lifetime gifting
* Assist lay Deputies and ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
* Prepare and submit annual reports to the Court
* Work on increasingly complex matters as your experience develops
Requirements:
To be considered for this Court of Protection Lawyer role, you should:
* Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx)
* Have 0–4 years PQE
* Have experience in Private Client law or Court of Protection matters
* Be confident managing your own files and building client relationships
* Be interested in a long-term career within this niche and rewarding area of law
What’s in it for you?
* Very competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days holiday + your birthday off + buy/sell holiday scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Secretarial and paralegal support so you can focus on fee-earning
* Clear career progression pathway from day one
* Private healthcare, life assurance, income protection
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Join this well-respected legal team with a strong reputation
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a junior solicitor or legal executive looking to specialise in Court of Protection work, this could be your next step.
Click Apply Now to submit your CV or contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion about this and similar opportunities across the South West legal market.
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