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. INDMALS