Solicitor (0-3 PQE) – Court of Protection – Swindon

Overview

As a Solicitor early in your career, you join a leading Court of Protection team to support vulnerable clients. You will handle deputyship-related matters, manage a caseload under supervision, and contribute to client relationships and business development. The role offers exposure to complex protection work within a nationally recognized firm and opportunities for long‑term development. You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers in a collaborative, client‑focused culture with hybrid working options.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• birthday day off
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme and local business discounts

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on Property & Financial Affairs Deputyship matters
• Run own caseload with supervision
• Prepare Court of Protection applications and annual Deputy Reports
• Support management of clients’ financial affairs (budgeting, payments, property transactions)
• Assist administration of Personal Injury Trusts
• Liaise with clients, families, case managers, healthcare professionals and advisers
• Attend client meetings and visits as required
• Develop expertise in statutory wills, care funding and welfare benefits
• Contribute to business development and strengthen client/referrer relationships

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales with 0-3 years’ PQE
• Genuine interest in Court of Protection and vulnerable client work
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, families and professional contacts
• Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Previous Court of Protection experience is advantageous, but not mandatory

• excellent communication and client care
• relationship-building
• attention to detail
• Court of Protection knowledge
• drafting and analytical skills
• case management and organisational skills

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