Court of Protection Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Overview

In this role you support vulnerable individuals by delivering specialist Court of Protection advice and representation. You will work within a dedicated team to manage deputyships, applications and related processes, ensuring high-quality client care. You help navigate Mental Capacity Act issues and collaborate with professionals to secure appropriate outcomes. The position offers a collaborative culture, development pathways and hybrid working opportunities within a respected regional firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• development pathways
• collaborative culture
• modern offices

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property and financial affairs deputyships
• Prepare and submit Court of Protection applications
• Advise on Mental Capacity Act 2005 issues and deputyship responsibilities
• Represent clients in Court of Protection proceedings
• Support professional and lay deputies in managing financial affairs, property and welfare decisions
• Liaise with barristers, medical experts, social workers and financial professionals
• Prepare reports, legal documents, witness statements and OPG submissions
• Maintain accurate, compliant electronic files and manage workload

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (typically 2+ years PQE), or experienced COP case handler with 5+ years’ COP experience
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and methodical approach
• Professionalism, discretion and handling sensitive information
• Collaborative working style with colleagues and external professionals
• Calm under pressure and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong technical understanding of mental capacity law and related processes

• excellent communication
• client care
• attention to detail
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Court of Protection processes
• deputyship management

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