Associate Solicitor-Court of Protection(Finance)-4-8 -Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will manage a dedicated Court of Protection (finance) caseload for individuals lacking capacity, supporting families and deputies. You will work within a national, growth-focused team that leverages automation to free time for high-quality client contact. The position offers a long-term, specialist pathway in COP finance with a strong wellbeing and hybrid-working culture. You will shape decisions that protect clients’ interests while developing enduring professional relationships.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• option to purchase additional leave
• flexible and competitive pension scheme
• two fully paid volunteering days per year
• Westfield Health membership
• digital GP access

Responsibilities

• Manage COP finance and property caseloads for individuals without capacity
• Collaborate with families, deputies and professional representatives
• Develop and maintain long-standing client relationships based on trust
• Ensure financial decisions comply with legal requirements and best interests principles
• Operate in a specialist COP finance remit with minimal mixed workload
• Contribute to a highly organized department that supports efficient case handling

Key requirements

• Experienced in COP finance work or Private Client solicitor transitioning to COP
• Confident in managing own caseload with minimal supervision
• Clear and empathetic communicator
• Enjoys collaborative work within a national team
• Keen to develop a long-term career in a growing practice

• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Clear communication
• COP finance expertise
• Private Client background transitioning to COP
• Independent case management

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